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Ex-Credit Suisse bankers arrested over Mozambique debt deals

Former finance minister of Mozambique and an executive of Privinvest Group also face charges

Three former Credit Suisse Group bankers were arrested in London on Thursday in connection with a $2bn fraud scheme, according to a statement by the US Department of Justice.

The US has charged the bankers, the former finance minister of Mozambique and an executive of Privinvest Group with engaging in bribes and kickbacks of at least $200m to enrich themselves and Mozambique government officials.

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