Of all the remarkable developments pouring out of Egypt these days, one pertinent issue has yet to receive the attention it deserves — the curious case of Hosni Mubarak's wealth. How much is it? Where is it all kept? And where did it come from? Over the years, reputable sources have insisted that the president and his two sons, Gamal and Alaa, have accumulated somewhere between $15 and $30 billion dollars in family wealth. Some estimates go far higher.
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Brian Stewart
Just where does Hosni Mubarak's wealth come from really?
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 5:32 PM ET
By Brian Stewart, special to CBC News
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/08/f-vp-stewart.html#ixzz1DPrMGZOa
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