Azerbaijan, Baku Aug. 29 / Trend, N. Umid, S. Isayev
Rumors about imprisonment of former Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi have been dismissed, Fars news agency reported.
On August 28, the member of Iranian parliament, Ali Mutahhari told Mehr news agency that he heard about the imprisonment of former First Vice President of previous Iranian government Mohammad Reza Rahimi, without revealing any details.
Rahimi`s advocate Mohammad Reza Naderi criticized Media for publishing news about Rahimi`s arrest, adding that, he will carry the issue to the court due to spreading lies and slander.
Rahimi was one of the ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's close allies. He has been charged in several fraud cases so far, but according to some MPs, Ahmadinejad used his influence to prevent investigations about his cases in courts.
Late month Rahimi defended newly jailed businessman Yadollah Roozchang the General Director of Khorshid Zarivar Company, saying he is innocent.
Rahimi said that Roozchang is the victim of disputes between government and Judiciary System.
The statement caused Iran's Judiciary System spokesman Mohseni Ejei's reaction, who expressed his sorrow to hear Rahimi's support to Roozchang and his ignorance about the case.
Roozchang reportedly has been charged for money laundering.