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FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying

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The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents. Court records outline a potential criminal case against retired Marine Gen. John R. Allen. Allen led U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan before being tapped in late 2017 to lead the influential Brookings Institution think tank.

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News18 India

Ex-US Army General, Brookings Institution Head Probed For Helping Qatar Influence US Foreign Policy

It's part of an expanding investigation that has ensnared Richard G. Olson, a former ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan who pleaded guilty to federal charges last week, and Imaad Zuberi, a prolific political donor now serving a 12-year prison sentence on corruption charges. Several members of Congress have been interviewed as part of the investigation.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

FBI seizes retired US general’s electronic data over alleged illegal Qatar lobbying

Gen John Allen gave a ‘false version of events’ about his work for Gulf state in 2020 interview, court documents allege

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents about his role in an illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld “incriminating” documents about his role in an illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

1 year ago·United States

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