Top 11 High-Profile Political Arrests and Corruption Cases Since the Revolution
Mohsen Mohajerani’s Son Arrested in $78 Million Oil Rig Theft Case
Mohsen Mohajerani, son of former Minister Ataollah Mohajerani, was implicated in the scandal involving the missing Fortuna oil rig, valued at over 78 million dollars. His arrest in 2015 drew widespread media attention, exposing corruption within Iran’s oil and energy sectors. After a protracted legal process, he was acquitted in 2018. This case exemplifies how Iran’s energy industry has been riddled with embezzlement, fraud, and misappropriation of national resources, often involving prominent families.
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