The Government's denying a deal was struck with Iran's Government to free a Kiwi influencer couple, now safely out.
It's understood Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray had been held in the country - since entering in July.
Topher Richwhite is the son of Kiwi businessman, David Richwhite.
Ricardo Simich is a friend of the couple and he says that he was among the many people who hadn't heard from the couple since July, and felt concerned about the disappearance, given what he new about Iran's track record.
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