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Ex-Zambian leader's wife arrested Ex-Zambian leader's wife arrested
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The wife of Zambia's former President Frederick Chiluba has been arrested, the family says.The wife of Zambia's former President Frederick Chiluba has been arrested, the family says.
Regina Chiluba was questioned by investigators from Zambia's special taskforce on corruption, said family spokesman Emmanuel Mwamba.Regina Chiluba was questioned by investigators from Zambia's special taskforce on corruption, said family spokesman Emmanuel Mwamba.
Mrs Chiluba, who is being accused of receiving stolen state property, has also had her assets - six houses and four cars - seized by police.Mrs Chiluba, who is being accused of receiving stolen state property, has also had her assets - six houses and four cars - seized by police.
Mr Chiluba, in power for 10 years, is also being tried on corruption charges.Mr Chiluba, in power for 10 years, is also being tried on corruption charges.
He denies stealing millions of dollars in state funds before stepping down in 2001.He denies stealing millions of dollars in state funds before stepping down in 2001.
The anti-corruption taskforce accuses Mrs Chiluba of having received state funds from her husband when he was president.The anti-corruption taskforce accuses Mrs Chiluba of having received state funds from her husband when he was president.
Mrs Chiluba is to be charged before a Lusaka court on 3 November.Mrs Chiluba is to be charged before a Lusaka court on 3 November.
Mr Chiluba divorced Vera, his wife of 33 years shortly after he left the presidency and married Regina.Mr Chiluba divorced Vera, his wife of 33 years shortly after he left the presidency and married Regina.
Vera Chiluba is now deputy environment minister in President Levy Mwanawasa's government. Vera Chiluba is now deputy environment minister in the government of President Levy Mwanawasa, who was re-elected last month.
Mr Mwanawasa has launched a high-profile campaign against corruption since succeeding Mr Chiluba in 2001.