A former U.S. Army interpreter from Woodbridge has been charged with lying to federal agents investigating whether he accepted money to help an Iraqi contractor obtain contracts from the United States government.

Ramy Elmery, 43, was charged in federal court in Alexandria with making false statements, a charge that carries a penalty of up to five years if convicted.

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