The Israeli authorities have charged Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister, with corruption.
The indictments include illegal acceptance of funds from an American supporter and double-billing for foreign trips, the attorney-general's office said on Sunday.
"The attorney-general ... has decided to press charges against former prime minister Ehud Olmert," a statement from the office of Menahem Mazuz said.
"The charge sheet was presented today in Jerusalem district court."
Olmert is the first ex-Israeli prime minister to be indicted.
Shula Zaken, Olmert's personal secretary, was also charged.
The allegations initially occurred during Olmert's premiership, and forced him to step down.
He is suspected of committing the crimes while serving as mayor of Jerusalem and afterwards when a cabinet minister, before he became prime minister in 2006.
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