(NewsNation) — The Justice Department is expected to indict Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, as part of an investigation into a group of businessmen and the country of Azerbaijan, according to reports.

In a statement, Cuellar said he and his wife are innocent of all allegations and accused prosecutors of being unwilling to hear their side of things. Cuellar did not address any specific pending charges in the statement but suggested he sought out legal advice on what would appear to be the subject of the allegations and also references his wife’s professional background.

“Furthermore, we requested a meeting with the Washington DC prosecutors to explain the facts
and they refused to discuss the case with us or to hear our side,” he said.

Cuellar also said all actions he has taken while in Congress have been for the benefit of the people of Texas.

Cuellar’s home was raided in 2022 as part of the investigation, and he maintained his innocence at the time. At one point a co-chair of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, he promoted educational trips to the country.

Previously part of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan is a majority Muslim country that gained independence in 1991. The oil-rich country has a reputation for corruption and inequality, with some saying it is run by an authoritarian government.

Cuellar, a centrist Democrat, is running for reelection in November after defeating a progressive challenger in the primary.

NewsNation has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.

The Hill contributed to this report.

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