The Committee for the Follow-up of Detainees has reported that the Revolutionary Court of Karaj has issued an indictment with five charges against Ma’shallah Karami, father of Mohammad Mahdi Karami who was executed during the widespread protests in Iran in 2022, along with eight other detained individuals. These individuals are accused of “membership in groups and societies with the intent of acting against national security,” “propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” “insulting sanctities,” “forming a group to disrupt national security,” and “insulting the leadership.”
Previously, the Committee had reported that Ma’shallah Karami faced accusations during interrogations of “fraud and exploiting public sentiments,” which now seem to be not directly mentioned in the final indictment issued by the prosecution.
This development highlights the continuing crackdown on individuals connected to the 2022 protests in Iran, drawing concern from human rights organizations about the fairness and transparency of legal proceedings. The cases of these detainees are being closely watched by both national and international observers, as they raise significant questions about the legal and human rights environment in Iran, particularly in relation to freedom of expression and assembly.