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The LAT senses a Watergate-like trail of money here, quoting Charles Lewis of the Washington-based watchdog group, the Center for Public Integrity, saying, "Wire transfers of the kind described are Exhibit A of criminality."
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The LAT senses a Watergate like trail of money, Charles Lewis of The Center for Public Integrity said "Wire transfers this large are criminal actions."