According to the French government, police in the country, armed to the teeth and with their faces covered, raided the offices of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, which is accused of terrorism, on Tuesday, arresting 165 individuals and seizing $1.3 million. According to an investigator who wished to remain anonymous, computers and other advanced telecommunications equipment belonging to the group were also collected. Officials have not stated why they have now arrested the Mojahedin, which has operated freely in France for about 20 years. Judicial authorities say that this raid on the organization's political offices had been planned long in advance... Among those arrested are Maryam Rajavi and Saleh Rajavi, the brother of Massoud Rajavi, who is currently in Iraq. The French Ministry of the Interior, citing the order of anti-terrorism judge Jean-Louis Bruguière, stated: "The raid was conducted due to criminal connections, to prepare for terrorist operations and to finance terrorist activities (by the Mojahedin). The offices of this organization in Paris are operational, organizational, and logistical bases for collecting suspicious funds." The police stated that of the 165 individuals arrested, 158 were detained for questioning.
June 17 Report by Associated Press on the Arrest of Mojahedin - 2003-06-17
On June 17, 2003, French police arrested 165 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, a group accused of terrorism, and seized $1.3 million along with advanced telecommunications equipment. Key figures among the arrested include Maryam Rajavi and Saleh Rajavi. This significant action raises questions about the group's long-standing presence in France and its alleged criminal activities.
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📰 What Happened
French police arrested 165 Mojahedin-e Khalq members, including leaders, for terrorism-related activities.
- French police arrest Mojahedin-e Khalq members
- French police seize $1.3 million, computers, telecommunications equipment
- French police raid Mojahedin-e Khalq offices
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of key Mojahedin-e Khalq leaders indicates heightened scrutiny of their activities.
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