HRANA – Romina Goli, a Baha’i citizen residing in Sari, was arrested on Saturday, May 9, and her interrogation session was held yesterday at the prosecutor’s office in the city. At the conclusion of the session, a one-month temporary detention order was issued against her.
Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Goli’s interrogation session was held on Sunday, May 10, at the Sari Prosecutor’s Office. During the session, she was charged under Article 500 and Article 500 bis of the Islamic Penal Code with “propaganda against the regime” and “propaganda activities contrary to Islamic law.”
A source familiar with the matter confirmed to HRANA: “Romina Goli was arrested yesterday by security forces in Sari. At the same time, her home was searched, and officers confiscated her personal digital devices and religious books related to the Baha’i faith.”
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding Ms. Goli’s place of detention.
Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has faced more security and judicial pressure than any other religious minority. HRA’s annual report reveals that in 2025, an average of 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.