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Abacha’s millions can return to Nigeria

This content was published on Feb 8, 2005 The country’s highest court threw out an appeal by Abacha’s family and associates, who had opposed the return of about $500 million (SFr610.75 million). They had argued that a new Swiss investigation into Abacha’s son, Abba Abacha, could change previous rulings. Last month, Switzerland sought Abba Abacha’s extradition from Germany, where he was arrested in…