Reza Taghipour
Overview of Reza Taghipour
| ID | IRN0070 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 |
| Designation Source | UK |
| Other Information | The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025. |
| Imposed Sanctions | Asset freeze, Travel Ban |
| Last Updated | Apr 09, 2025 |
| UK Statement of Reasons | Member of the Supreme Cyberspace Council. Member of the City Council of Tehran. Former Minister for Information and Communications (2009-2012). As Minister for Information, he was one of the top officials in charge of censorship and control of internet activities and also all types of communications (in particular mobile phones). During interrogations of political detainees, the interrogators make use of the detainees' personal data, mail and communications. On several occasions following the 2009 presidential election and during street demonstrations, mobile lines and text messaging were blocked, satellite TV channels were jammed and the internet locally suspended or at least slowed down. |
| OFSI Group ID | 12647 |
What alternative names has Reza Taghipour used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reza Taghipour | Primary name |
What are the personal details of Reza Taghipour?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1957 | Maragheh | Iran | Member of the Supreme Cyberspace Council, Member of Parliament for Tehran |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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