Shirin Ebadi announced that four fake bank accounts have been opened in her name in America to collect donations for the earthquake victims of Bam. The Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner of 2003 further stated that she has no accounts in the U.S. and added, "However, some fraudsters have taken advantage of the situation and are extorting money in my name. I will pursue this matter through legal channels in America, which is likely to have been carried out by Iranians residing in the U.S." For three months, transferring money from the U.S. to Iran has been permitted, and according to Ms. Ebadi, people can deposit their donations into the real account number 8080 at Bank Saderat, Tehran branch, Asadabadi Square, code 1238, in the name of Shirin Ebadi. According to the Women's Iran website, she concluded by stating, "I request all compatriots residing in America to inform me if they have any information about the fake accounts so that I can pursue it through judicial authorities."
Shirin Ebadi: My Bank Accounts in America Are Fake - 2004-01-31
Shirin Ebadi revealed that fraudulent bank accounts in her name have been set up in the U.S. to collect donations for earthquake victims in Bam. She has no actual accounts there and is seeking information from the public to address the issue legally. This situation highlights the risks of fraud during humanitarian crises.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Shirin Ebadi announced that fraudulent bank accounts have been opened in her name in the U.S. to collect donations for earthquake victims in Bam. She clarified that she has no actual accounts there and is seeking public assistance to address the fraud legally.
- Ebadi has no bank accounts in the U.S.
- Fraudulent accounts were created to exploit the earthquake donation efforts.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Shirin Ebadi is a notable figure in Iran's human rights movement, and the Bam earthquake was a significant disaster that prompted global humanitarian responses.
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