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Africa's richest woman accused of fraud

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Isabel dos Santos, Africa's richest woman, has been accused of embezzlement and money laundering by Angola prosecutors.

Attorney General Helder Pitta Gros said the allegations are related to the billionaire's time serving as chairwoman of state-owned oil company Sonangol.

Prosecutors are seeking to recover $1 billion they say Dos Santos and her associates owe the state.

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