"He was an absolutely normal person. He had no connection with any religious party or any political party."

VOA: standard.2010.05.06

The government says there is no connection between the two issues.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

"He stole from charities, from pensioners. I mean he's horrible! From friends, from widows - he's awful!" To date,no one else has been charged in connection with the scam.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12