The Israeli authorities have charged Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister, with corruption.
- The indictments include illegal acceptance of funds from an American supporter and double-billing for foreign trips, the attorney-general's office said on Sunday.
- The attorney-general has decided to press charges against former prime minister Ehud Olmert, a statement from the office of Menahem Mazuz said.
- Olmert is the first former Israeli prime minister to be indicted. Shula Zaken, Olmert's personal secretary, was also charged.
- The allegations, which Olmert denies, initially occurred during his premiership, and forced him to step down as leader of the Kadima party and prime minister.
- It is the first time that Olmert has been officially charged despite several corruption investigations conducted into his affairs.
- Olmert could spend up to 10 years in jail if found guilty.
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