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Sarkozy, arms deals and suitcases of cash

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There are suitcases and envelopes of cash changing hands in Wednesday's papers - we look at three intermediaries suspected of being the president's link to dodgy deals, and an inquiry into illegal campaign funding.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Liberation investigates three shadowy figures behind President Sarkozy - suspected of being his intermediaries in dodgy arms deals and illegal campaign funding.

Le Monde focuses on the ongoing inquiry into Liliane Bettencourt - did France's richest woman give Sarkozy envelopes of cash? Key witnesses are heard today.

And a scandal also hits French sport - Le Parisien reports on rumours linking one of the country's top athletes to banned substances.

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