"We have no personal safety"; Interview with the plaintiffs against Saeed Toosi

The juxtaposition of the phrases "Quran reciter" and "sexual abuse" is enough to turn a criminal case into one of the hottest topics of the day. However, in the controversial case of Saeed Toosi, there is another phrase that has heightened the sensitivity of the case: "the Leader's House." Evidence from one of the plaintiffs against Saeed Toosi has been provided to Radio Farda, but it is not possible for Radio Farda to confirm or deny the authenticity of this evidence. Mohammad Gandomnejad Toosi, known as "Haj Saeed Toosi," is not an ordinary Quran reciter but a well-known figure in the highest political circles; someone who had access to the Leader's House, and the plaintiffs in the case say that their legal battle has failed due to the "influence" of this house. Despite the fact that Sadegh Larijani, the head of the judiciary, has recently sternly requested that the plaintiffs refrain from speaking to foreign media and even threatened that these interviews could lead to charges of "aiding and abetting a crime," two of the plaintiffs have decided not to remain silent in what they consider to be a fight for their rights. In an interview with Radio Farda, these plaintiffs recount what happened between them and their Quran teacher and the process of what they call the "influence" of the highest levels of power in silencing the case. The first interviewee is someone who claims to have been a victim of Saeed Toosi's sexual abuse at the age of 12, and the effects of this trauma continue to shadow his life today. He states that his situation has reached a point where he is now worried for his life. He recounts how he became acquainted with Saeed Toosi, expressing that he had been interested in Quran recitation since childhood and had participated in Quran competitions. However, after an incident involving Toosi, he lost the desire to attend Quran sessions. He describes how, at the age of 12, he was sent to Turkey with Toosi under the pretext of reciting the Quran, where he experienced inappropriate behavior from Toosi, including sexual advances and manipulation. He mentions that many others have also been victims of Toosi's abuse, and despite the fear and intimidation, he and others have decided to speak out. The article details the legal struggles faced by the plaintiffs, the influence of high-ranking officials, and the ongoing fight for justice against Toosi, who has been accused of sexual misconduct and abuse of minors.