Zanjani
and two others were convicted of embezzling billions of dollars from
the national oil company, judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Ejei said. One of the charges he faces is "corruption on earth," which
carries the death penalty, according to Iranian state TV. The oil mogul was sanctioned by the EU and the United States for helping Iran evade sanctions.
He was arrested in December 2013 after accusations that he withheld billions in oil revenue channelled through his companies. He denies the allegations.
Zanjani, 42, was convicted of fraud and economic crimes, a judiciary spokesperson said at a press briefing.Two others were sentenced to death along with him and all were ordered to repay embezzled funds. The ruling can be appealed.
AFP
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