(CBC) A Liberal MP is denying allegations, broadcast on an Iranian-language television network, that he has worked with and accepted money from Iran’s government.
“These accusations are absolutely false and unfounded,” Majid Jowhari told CBC News in a written statement. “I strongly deny any accusations.”
The allegations against the member of Parliament for Richmond Hill were made by freelance journalist Alireza Sassani on the program Window on the Homeland on the Iran-e-Farda network.
CBC News has not been able to independently verify Sassani’s claims.
Sassani is described as a close collaborator of Masoud Molavi, an Iranian intelligence agent who defected and revealed details of Iranian influence operations overseas.
