April 25th, 2012
03:31 AM ET

Iranian diplomat leaves Brazil under sexual abuse allegations

Iran has recalled a diplomat from Brazil amid allegations he sexually abused children at a swimming pool, state media in Brazil reported.

The case will be "seriously considered," Ramin Mehmanparast, a spokesman for the Iranian foreign affairs ministry, said Tuesday, according to Agencia Brasil.

The 51-year-old diplomat allegedly fondled the genitals of boys and girls - ages 9 to 14 - on April 14 at Neighborhood Social Club No. 1 in the capital, Brasilia.

It was not immediately known in what capacity the man worked at the Iranian embassy in Brazil.

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soundoff (5 Responses)
  1. Jeff Miller

    If he is found guilty, it would be interesting to see what punishment he is given. Although we'll probably never hear about him again!

    April 25, 2012 at 7:22 am | Report abuse |
    • banasy©

      You're probably right, Jeff.

      Does Iran chop genitals off in a case like this?

      April 25, 2012 at 10:21 am | Report abuse |
  2. saywhat

    A rare incident in the Diplomatic corps. A test case indeed. Let us see how it unwinds.
    good morning all.

    April 25, 2012 at 10:30 am | Report abuse |
  3. Cynic

    I would his position at the embassy would be a "talent scout" unless he was doing this for only his own enjoyment.

    April 25, 2012 at 10:41 am | Report abuse |
  4. JerseyJeff

    He's a dead man. He embarrassed Iran on a level that hits at their moral integrity. He will either rot in a dusty cell or lose his life.

    April 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm | Report abuse |
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