HRANA – The spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary announced that more than 200 assets belonging to individuals accused of “collaborating with the enemy” and acting against national security have been identified and seized.
According to HRANA, citing ISNA, the judiciary spokesperson stated that the judicial system is vigorously pursuing the identification and seizure of assets belonging to individuals whom he described as having “betrayed the homeland.”
Asghar Jahangir said that more than 200 assets linked to these individuals have so far been identified and confiscated. He stated: “The judiciary’s approach to confiscating the assets of those who betray their homeland and, by providing intelligence to the enemy, seek to impose war on our society is intended to serve as a deterrent.”
Jahangir further added that efforts to identify and seize additional assets belonging to the targeted individuals are ongoing and will continue until a final outcome is achieved.
The judiciary spokesperson did not provide details regarding the identities of those affected, the legal basis for the asset seizures, the number of cases involved, or the status of judicial proceedings against them.
Following the start of military attacks on Iran, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the judiciary, announced that judicial orders had been issued to confiscate and seize assets connected to what he described as “elements collaborating with the enemy inside and outside the country.” He also threatened such individuals with execution, stating: “One of the prescribed punishments in such cases is execution, and following investigations, one of the legal punishments will be applied to those concerned.”
After the judiciary issued this directive, the “Saham” smart financial inquiry system was launched. Through this system, prosecutor’s offices and courts across the country can quickly and electronically identify citizens’ assets and property and take the necessary steps to seize them.
The judiciary has not disclosed further information about the implementation of these measures or the safeguards available to those whose assets have been targeted.
