Key takeaways:
- Rafat Amirov, 43, of Iran, Polad Omarov, 38, of the Czech Republic and Slovenia, and Khalid Mehdiyev, 24, of Yonkers, New York, have been charged with money laundering and murder-for-hire.
- The men were allegedly enlisted by an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran to assassinate an American citizen of Iranian origin.
- The attempted assassination of Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American author and activist, is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who speak out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Three men have been charged with money laundering and murder-for-hire in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist, Masih Alinejad, who has been vocal in her criticism of human rights abuses in Iran. The men, Rafat Amirov, 43, of Iran, Polad Omarov, 38, of the Czech Republic and Slovenia, and Khalid Mehdiyev, 24, of Yonkers, New York, were indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in the Southern District of New York.
The indictment alleges that the men were enlisted by an Eastern European criminal group with ties to Iran to assassinate the American citizen of Iranian origin. Alinejad has been outspoken in her criticism of the Iranian regime, particularly in regards to the treatment of women, protesters, and other issues.
The Department of Justice has not released the identity of the victim, but it is believed to be Alinejad. All three men are currently in custody, either in New York or abroad.
The attempted assassination of Alinejad is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who speak out against human rights abuses in Iran. Alinejad has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights in Iran and has spoken out against the oppressive regime. Her work has been an inspiration to many and her courage in the face of danger has been an example to all.
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