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Spanish PM takes stand as witness in graft trial

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AFP San Fernando De Henares
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took the stand today as a witness in a major graft trial involving former members of his conservative Popular Party, a first in the country.

Rajoy began answering questions shortly after 10:00 am after swearing to tell the truth at a court in San Fernando de Henares, near Madrid in proceedings televised live.

The trial centres on a vast kickback scheme that allegedly saw companies shower former PP lawmakers and civil servants with bribes in exchange for contracts.

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First Published: Jul 26 2017 | 2:22 PM IST

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