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法国前总统萨科奇涉嫌以权谋私被拘留
French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling.
法国前总统尼古拉·萨科奇因被指认以权谋私接受问话而被拘留。
The latest developments are seen as a blow t o Mr Sarkozy's attempts to stand again
for the presidency
The decision to detain him at Nanterre, near Paris, is an unprecedented step agains t a former president.
Mr Sarkozy's lawyer was questioned on Monday on suspicion of seeking inside information about a case against the former leader.
The latest devel opments are seen as a blow to Mr Sarkozy's attempts to challenge for the presidency in 2017.
Inves tigators are trying to find out whether Mr Sarkozy, who was president from 2007 to 2012, had promised a prestigious role in Monaco to a high-ranking judge in exchange for information.
Gilbert Azibert, one of the most senior judges at the court of appeal, was also called in for questioning on Monday. Another judge, Patrick Sassoust, was also held.
The decision to detain Mr Sarkozy is thought to be the first time a French former head of state has been held in police custody.
His predecessor, Jacques Chirac, was however given a suspended prison sentence in 2011 for embezzlement and breach of trust while he wa s mayor of Paris.
Investigators will be able to hold Mr Sarkozy for an initial period of 24 hours but can extend custody for another day.。