[52200] Iran: Assets of 40 'Traitors' in Hamadan Province Confiscated for Public Use

Iran: Assets of dozens of 'traitors' in Hamadan Province confiscated

Iranian authorities announced today, May 6, 2026, that the judicial system has ordered the confiscation of the property of 40 people in Hamadan Province, claiming they are "traitors to the homeland" and actors who operated within a "network of collaborators with the enemy." According to reports, these measures are being taken under the "Law for Aggravating Punishment for Espionage and Collaboration with the Zionist Regime," as published by the IRNA News Agency.

According to the Revolutionary Guards News Channel, the seized funds and assets will be transferred for public use, with an emphasis on "rehabilitating buildings damaged in war," including hospitals, scientific institutions, and schools. Akharin Khabar Channel, which is identified with the establishment line, elaborated that the measure follows a previous case of an individual named Mehrdad Maher, whose property was confiscated after he was found involved in these networks, which included a luxury apartment worth 35 billion Tomans, vehicles, and billions of Tomans in cash.

In similar reports by Saberin News Channel and Qods News Channel (identified with the Revolutionary Guards), it was noted that legal proceedings against the detainees are still ongoing. Furthermore, it was emphasized that in order to prevent the smuggling of assets abroad, the head of the Organization for Registration of Deeds and Properties has ordered that any property transfer based on power of attorney from Iranian consulates issued after February 28, 2026, must receive approval from the Prosecutor General's Office.

All sources that reported on the affair are official media outlets or those identified with security bodies in Iran, presenting a unified narrative that emphasizes "preserving public rights" in the face of "actions against national security and stability." No critical voices or versions on behalf of the accused were presented in these sources.