Madagascar: 13 accused of trying to kill president prosecuted.
Thirteen people are accused of planning to kill President Randrianirina. They found money and weapons. The government says the two cases are connected.
Police in Madagascar are investigating a plot to kill President Michael Randrianirina. Six people are in custody for stealing money from the Malagasy Sovereign Fund. The Justice Minister believes this theft is linked to the assassination attempt. Investigators discovered money and weapons at the homes of those accused of plotting the coup. The government is looking into how these two cases are related.
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Highlights
Assassination Plot Investigation
Thirteen people are accused of planning to kill President Randrianirina.
Evidence Found in Plot
Investigators found money and weapons at the suspects' homes.
Fund Fraud Case
Six people are detained for embezzling funds from the Sovereign Fund.
Link Between Cases
The Justice Minister says the fraud and assassination plot are connected.
Target of the Plot
The plot aimed for a coup d'état involving President Randrianirina.