The Tehran prosecutor announced the issuance of a death sentence for the 'leader' of a 'corruption gang' and the arrest of its members in cyberspace. The Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday (September 25) that Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi made this announcement at a meeting of the Tehran Prosecutor's Deputy Council. Dolatabadi described one of the 'important' cases of the Tehran prosecutor's office in the past week as the trial of members of a 'corruption gang led by a 74-year-old man.' According to him, the members of this gang 'held mixed parties and were semi-nude, used drugs, consumed alcoholic beverages, took photos and videos of women and girls, and committed sexual harassment and illicit relations with women.' The Tehran prosecutor added that the leader of this gang has been sentenced to death and the case has been sent to the Supreme Court for appeal. Dolatabadi also mentioned that six other defendants in this case have been arrested for 'producing and dubbing obscene and vulgar films' and selling them in 'cyberspace.' He reported that the website used by this gang operated as 'the largest unauthorized source for downloading Hollywood films and series.' Over the past three years, '18,000 foreign films and series have been broadcast after dubbing, many of which were vulgar and obscene, facilitating illicit funds through this means.' The Iranian judiciary frequently reports the arrest of members of various gangs, including 'corruption' gangs. Holding mixed parties and consuming alcoholic beverages is also a crime in Iran, and the police raid such parties, even in cases where they are family gatherings, arresting participants. These arrests, which occur in various cities across Iran, have even extended to birthday and wedding celebrations, with dozens detained or released on bail and fines. In this context, 60 girls and boys were arrested at a 'night party' in Gorgan, and 55 men and women were arrested at a mixed party in Kerman. The arrest of the individual who exposed the 'judges' corruption gang' in the judiciary continues.
Death Sentence Issued for 'Leader of a Corruption Gang' in Iran
A 74-year-old man has been sentenced to death for leading a corruption gang involved in illicit activities, including drug use and sexual harassment, in Iran. Six other members have also been arrested for producing and distributing obscene content online. This case highlights the Iranian judiciary's ongoing crackdown on corruption and moral offenses.
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📰 What Happened
Tehran prosecutor sentenced a 'corruption gang' leader to death and arrested gang members.
- Tehran prosecutor announce leader of a corruption gang
- Tehran prosecutor arrest members of the corruption gang
- Tehran prosecutor execute leader of the corruption gang
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📚 Background
The death sentence signals the Iranian regime's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
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