Petrobras scandal: Former Brazilian president’s home searched by police in Petrobras probe

The former president, who has taken the offensive in defending himself, also said at the celebrations that the accusations against him had been whipped up by the media.
The police operation is linked to the nationwide Lava Jato investigation into corruption allegations at state oil company Petrobras.
Brazil’s federal police this morning raided the home of former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, along with that of his son Fabio Luiz Lula da Silva.
“If this is the price I have to pay to prove my innocence, then I will do it.
Federal police say that Lula is obliged to cooperate with the investigation, which has affected the country’s main businesses, along with a number of leading politicians.

Fuente: http://elpais.com/elpais/2016/03/04/inenglish/1457092620_505031.html