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The social media activist was severely punished

2024.09.02, 15:07
The social media activist was severely punished

Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a social media activist and editor who was arrested in Ardabil on June 4 by officials from Iran's Ministry of Security and Intelligence (ETTELAAT), has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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His lawyer, Amir Raisian, told Shargh newspaper on Saturday.

Shanbehzadeh, known for his candid critiques and social media presence, has been sentenced to five years in jail for "pro-Israel propaganda activity," four years for "insulting Islamic sanctities," two years for "spreading falsehoods" on social media, and one year for "anti-regime propaganda activity".

According to the lawyer, the Judiciary has not provided any evidence to prove that the defendant committed "pro-Israel propaganda activity". Raisian says the charge has been leveled against him based on his "private chats".

For his other charges, Raisian said the court cited his support for other political prisoners, portraying the country's situation negatively, using the hashtag "No to Execution," supporting the removal of mandatory hijab, creating a negative media atmosphere against Iran's elections, and expressing joy at the death of Iran's former president, Ebrahim Raisi, as evidence.

It should be noted that prior to this, Iran's "Tasnim" news agency reported that Hossein Shanbehzadeh was in contact with high-ranking MOSSAD officers.

 

 

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