Top 11 High-Profile Political Arrests and Corruption Cases Since the Revolution

Mehdi and Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani: Political Prisoners and Family of Iran’s Former President
Two of the most well-known political detainees are Mehdi Rafsanjani and Faezeh Rafsanjani, children of former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. Mehdi was arrested on charges related to election protests, security issues, and alleged links to opposition groups, especially following the 2009 presidential election. Faezeh Rafsanjani faced multiple arrests for her activism, including her outspoken criticism of the regime and participation in protests. Their cases symbolize the ongoing repression of political dissent, even within families of Iran’s establishment, reflecting the fragile balance of power and the limits of political freedom.