insert_link Business / Economics U.S. grand jury investigates MTN over past operations in Iran and Afghanistan Photo: Reuters A grand jury convened by the US Department of Justice is investigating MTN over its historical operations in Iran and Afghanistan. The probe follows civil lawsuits in the United States alleging that the mobile operator paid protection money to the Taliban and al-Qaeda—claims that MTN has firmly denied. MTN CEO Ralph Mupita said that the group has not been formally accused of any wrongdoing. “We are cooperating fully […] today19 August, 2025
