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The nation's corporate tycoons and some of its government officials have been able to amass fortunes that often evade the government's tax net.
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And let's not forget that most dictators amass personal fortunes, which are rather more difficult to track.
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The newcomers enriched American viniculture with their craftsmanship and flair, though they didn't amass new fortunes in the process.
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Arms sales in Saudi Arabia have also gained an ugly reputation for helping certain princes amass personal fortunes through commissions on contracts.
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