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Bout denies knowing russian secrets and aiding illegal deals

A Russian businessman wanted by the US for alleged arms smuggling denies ever having been engaged in arms dealing and claims that the whole case against him has been framed up by the American special services.

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Source: http://rt.com/Top_News/2010-08-27/bout-thailand-extradition-court.html