Scandal
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Iranian court jails ex-ministers over role in corruption case
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Two ministers who served under a former Iranian administration have been sentenced to prison after they were found guilty of a role in a massive corruption case that involved misusing public funds worth over $3 billion.
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France's ex-PM Castex detained on suspicion of embezzlement
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Former French Prime Minister Jean Castex was arrested at the Montpellier gendarmerie on charges of forgery and embezzlement of public funds, BFMTV announces.
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US accuses NY mayor of accepting bribe from Turkish nationals
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The US government has accused Eric Adams of accepting bribes from Turkish nationals. Eric Adams has become the first mayor in New York City’s 400-year history to be charged with federal crimes while in office.
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S Korea ex-pres. freed after corruption conviction pardoned
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Former South Korean President was released from prison on Friday nearly five years after being convicted of corruption, fuelling debate over whether she would play any role ahead of a March presidential election.