Israeli PM aide under house arrest

Olmert aide in corruption inquiry

Ehud Olmert is not directly involved in the latest corruption scandal A senior official in the office of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been placed under house arrest as part of an alleged corruption scandal.

Shula Zaken, Mr Olmert's personal secretary, is being investigated by police over alleged bribe taking.

She has not been charged. More than 15 others, including senior officials, are being investigated as part of the same case. They all deny any wrongdoing.

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