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Iran sentences Belgian national to 40 years in prison, 74 lashes

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A court in Iran has sentenced a Belgian national to a total of 40 years in prison, dozens of lashes, and financial penalties for spying and other charges. Former aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele received the preliminary sentences, which can later be appealed, on four charges, according to the official news outlet of the Iranian judiciary.

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Al Bawaba

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Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to 40 years in prison

ALBAWABA - Iran has sentenced a Belgian man to 40 years and 74 lashes for allegedly different crimes that include spying to a foreign enemy...

4 years ago·Amman, Jordan

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EURACTIV

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Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to 40 years in prison, 74 lashes

4 years ago·Brussels, Belgium

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La Opinion

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Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to nearly 40 years in prison and 74 lashes

Olivier Vandecasteele is accused of espionage, collaboration with hostile governments, money laundering and currency smuggling

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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読売新聞オンライン

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Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to prison, lashes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has sentenced a Belgian aid worker to a lengthy prison term and 74 lashes after convicting him of espionage in a closed-door trial, state media reported Tuesday.

4 years ago·Japan

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