Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari
Overview of Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari
| ID | IRN0076 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Deputy custodian of Imam Reza shrine. Former Official of the Special Clerical Tribunal. Former Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2013. During his time as Minister of Justice, prison conditions within Iran fell well below accepted international standards, and there was widespread mistreatment of prisoners. In addition, he played a key role in threatening and harassing the Iranian diaspora by announcing the establishment of a special court to deal specifically with Iranians who live outside the country. He also oversaw a sharp increase in the number of executions in Iran, including secret executions not announced by the government, and executions for drug-related offences. |
| OFSI Group ID | 12200 |
What alternative names has Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari | Primary name |
What are the personal details of Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari?
| Gender | Date of Birth | Town of Birth | Country of Birth | Nationality | Passport | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Director of State Prisons (1999-2004) | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Former Deputy custodian of Imam Reza shrine | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Former Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2013 | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Former Official of the Special Clerical Tribunal | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Former: Deputy Prosecutor General (2014-2016) | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Governor of Isfahan (2005-2009) | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Head of Khorasan Justice Dept (2004-2005) | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Head of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (since July 2019) | ||
| Male | 1952 | Mashhad | Iran | Minister of Justice (2009-2013) |
Data Source
- The UK Sanctions List
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