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(FILES) Photo dated February 24, 2008 shows Italian businessman Raffaello Follieri and his girlfriend US actress Anne Hathaway arriving at the 80th annual Academy Awards. Manhattan prosecutors announced June 24, 2008 that Follieri was arrested on wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering charges. Follieri, who was awaiting an appearance in Manhattan federal court, is accused of falsely telling an investor that the Vatican had appointed him to manage its financial affairs. AFP PHOTO/FILES/Timothy A. CLARY

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