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Iranian minister replaces accused aid

Iran Materials 21 February 2012 16:14 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 21/ Trend M. Moezzi

The Iranian industry minister has replaced his deputy who was arrested in a $3 billion embezzlement case, the Alef website reports.

Vajiollah Jafari has been named the head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization after his predecessor Khodamorad Ahmadi was arrested.

Thirty-two people have been accused and detained in the scandal.

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