1.   Faget used his government connections and information to help his business associates, said Gregorie.

2.   Lagos has accused Abacha, his family and business associates of embezzling billions, much of it through the central bank.

3.   More businesses not associated with hotel and gaming have set up operations, including MicroAge, a communications company, and Reno Air.

4.   Pacific Gas and Electric not only places limits on what its employees can receive, but on what they can give to customers or business associates.

5.   The phone taps are expected to serve as critical evidence against the Gravanos, business associate Michael Papa of Gilbert, and their so-called Southwest Ecstasy Enterprise.

6.   Canadian police searched three Toronto residences and a business associated with al-Marabh after he was arrested in the United States.

7.   He became something of a folk hero in this industrializing country for making a fortune in satellites and other high-tech businesses not usually associated with Thailand.

8.   In the letter, Maher noted that cell phones increase personal safety and enhance communication between users and their family and business associates.

9.   The move follows an out-of-court settlement between Nigerian authorities and the Abacha family and business associates, it said.

10.   Yazback apologized to his family and business associates.