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Thatcher in coup plot plea bargain - report

Mark Thatcher, accused of bankrolling a coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, is expected in a South African court tomorrow amid reports of a plea bargain deal.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

Thatcher arrested for alleged coup plot

MARK THATCHER, son of former British Prime Minister Margaret, was charged yesterday with violating South Africa's anti-mercenary law in connection with an alleged plot to topple the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2004

Thatcher charged with aiding coup bid

Mark Thatcher, son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested and charged today with helping to finance a foiled coup attempt in oil rich Equatorial Guinea.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004

Thatcher son arrested over 'coup plot'

Mark Thatcher, the son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested today over claims that he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.

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