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US justice opens probe against Credit Suisse: bank
ZURICH : Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse said Friday that it has been notified that it is being investigated by the U
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"On July 14, 2011, Credit Suisse received a letter notifying it that it is a target of the Department of Justice investigation," said the bank in a statement.
"It has been reported that the US authorities are conducting a broader industry inquiry.
"Subject to our Swiss legal obligations, we will continue to cooperate with the US authorities in an effort to resolve these matters," it added.
Copyright AFP (Agence France-Presse), 2011