Iran executes 'Sultan of Coins', who was convicted of hoarding 2 tonnes of gold coins
Iran has executed the so-called "Sultan of Coins" and his accomplice for hoarding gold coins and other hard currency, signalling zero tolerance as it tries to shore up its currency in the face of an economic crisis. State TV reported that Vahid Mazloumin and his accomplice, Mohammad Ismail Ghasemi, were hanged early on Wednesday (local time). They were convicted of manipulating coin and hard currency markets through illegal and unauthorised deals, as well as smuggling. An unspecified number of other accomplices went to prison. Iran detained ...
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