Prosecutors file charges against Brazil ex-leader Lula

Brazilian prosecutors are filing charges against former President Lula da Silva in a money laundering investigation. 

He denies any wrong doing and says the charges are politically motivated.

The accusations are part of a major corruption investigation at the state oil company, Petrobras.  

Lula and his wife, Marisa Leticia, face questions over the alleged ownership of a seafront penthouse in the exclusive resort of Guaruja. 

They are among 16 people who have formally been accused of money laundering by Sao Paulo prosecutors.

Lula's son is also reported to be on the list. 

The charges still have to be formally accepted by a judge. 


BBC