Salim Ahmed Said
Salim Ahmed Said is an Iraqi businessman who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for his role in smuggling Iranian oil by misrepresenting it as Iraqi oil. His activities reportedly involved bribing key Iraqi government officials to obtain fraudulent vouchers that allowed him to sell Iranian oil to Western buyers under the guise of being sourced from Iraq. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the circumvention of international sanctions against Iran.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 2.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 57,053 | $170,000 | 241$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 57,053 | $170,000 | 241$ |
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Salim Ahmed Said is accused of managing a network to sell Iranian oil as if it were Iraqi oil.
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