Prosecutor to judge: Interrogate Argentine VP

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's vice president and its top tax collector are one step closer to being charged or absolved in a corruption case.

A federal prosecutor says evidence supports requiring the testimony by Vice President Amado Boudou, tax agency director Ricardo Etchegaray and at least nine others accused of taking over the company that prints Argentina's pesos.

The bankrupt printer was sold off to a shell company linked to the vice president after he and Etchegaray intervened to lower its tax debts. Both officials deny any wrongdoing, despite evidence suggesting Boudou's close associates midwifed the deal on his behalf.

Prosecutor Jorge DiLello presented his case Thursday to Judge Ariel Lijo. He says there is evidence of crimes penalized by six years in prison and a lifetime ban from public office.