Great Financial Fraud
Iranian MPs to face trial in huge bank fraud case
The head of the Tehran Criminal Court says the files of three MPs connected to a notorious $3-billion bank fraud are now being processed by the court and their trials will soon take place.
Accused fraudster to be tried in absentia
Mahmoudreza Khavari, the former head of Iran’s Melli Bank accused of taking part in a $3-billion bank fraud and who’s now living in Canada, will be tried in absentia, according to the judge handling the case.
Sentences issued in bank fraud, major suspect still abroad
The spokesman for Iran’s judiciary says the court has issued sentences for 39 people accused in the case of the great $3-billion bank fraud, adding that foreign authorities have failed to extradite the former Melli Bank chief who fled the country when the case was exposed.
Record-setting fraud case brings death sentences
Four people charged in Iran’s $3-billion bank fraud, which is being called the greatest case of financial corruption in the country’s history, have been sentenced to death.
Bank fraud suspect will be brought to justice: Iranian officials
The head of Iran’s security forces says there are no obstacles to getting Mahmoudreza Khavari, a top suspect in the $3-billion fraud case, back into the country from Canada.
Accused in fraud case attends government meetings
Iranian news websites report that the former deputy head of the Central Bank, who is accused of playing a part in Iran’s $3-billion bank fraud and is currently out on bail, is attending important meetings of the Ahmadinejad administration.
Government officials accused in great fraud case
The Tehran Prosecutor’s office has announced that several government officials and MPs have been accused in Iran’s recent $3-billion bank fraud.
Auditor General links Iranian president to bank fraud
Iran’s Auditor General said on Monday he has no doubt that the office of the president has given support to the Aria Financial Group, which has been accused of embezzling $3 billion by selling fraudulent letters of credit.
Assistance of Interpol requested in Great Bank Fraud case
The trial of suspects in Iran’s $3-billion bank fraud convened today for the third time, with the judge announcing that interpol has been called on in order to bring all the suspects in the case to trial.










