Iranian officials seize assets of exiled soccer player Ali Karimi
Iranian authorities have taken financial assets and a villa belonging to former national team player Ali Karimi. The action follows allegations of ties to Israel and public criticism of the government. Karimi has lived in the United States since leaving Iran.
rferl.orgIranian officials have seized a villa and other financial assets belonging to former national soccer player Ali Karimi. The move targets the player over alleged connections to Israel and statements critical of the Iranian government. Karimi, who represented Iran in international competitions including the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, now lives in exile in the United States.
He became a prominent voice during anti-government protests that began in 2022.
Prior asset actions This is not the first instance in which Karimi's property has been taken by Iranian authorities. The latest seizure follows the same pattern of measures applied to individuals living abroad who have spoken against the government. No additional details on the value of the seized assets or the legal process used were provided in the reporting.
