Angola: Ex-Sonangol boss accused of money laundering


Issue 240 - 29 Nov 2012 | 1 minute read

Authorities in Portugal are investigating accusations of tax fraud and money laundering against three Angolan officials close to President José Eduardo dos Santos. Those involved are minister of state General Hélder Vieira Dias, known as Kopelipa, his adviser Leopoldino Nascimento, and vice-president Manuel Vicente, often cited as a potential successor to dos Santos.

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