US EditionTwo Charged in Death of Anti-Iranian Regime Activist in Canada
Two suspects charged with first-degree murder of Masood Masjoody, a vocal critic of the Iranian regime, in a case described as a targeted incident by Canadian authorities.
- RCMP said Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi, 48, and Arezou Soltani, 45, are charged with first-degree murder after Masood Masjoody, 45, was found last week in Mission, British Columbia; they are expected in court Monday.
- Masjoody had been an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime known for his online presence and served on the board of the Iran Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty, with supporters saying he exposed influence networks.
- Investigators said officials launched an investigation after concerned neighbours reported Masjoody's disappearance as out of character, and police say the motive is under investigation with three individuals having disputes on social media.
- According to investigators, "While the motive is still under investigation, we can say the victim and two accused were known to each other," said Freda Fong, RCMP spokesperson.
- Supporters argue Masjoody's activism against the regime may be linked to his death, raising concerns about political violence in the community, the Iran Front group said.
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Slain Iran critic Masjoody said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him
An Iranian dissident found dead in British Columbia this month had accused the two people now charged with murdering him of being aligned with Iran's government and trying to obtain poison to kill him last year.
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The Hamilton SpectatorCP Slain Iran activist said months ago that suspects wanted to poison him
VANCOUVER - An Iranian dissident found dead in British Columbia this month had accused the two people now charged with murdering him of being aligned with Iran's government and trying to obtain poison to kill him in November.
Two People Arrested Over Targeted Killing of Canadian Activist Who Criticized Iranian Regime Following Social Media Spat
Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi, 48, and Arezou Soltani, 45, have been arrested over the murder of 45-year-old Masood Masjoody, who was found dead earlier this month in Mission, British Columbia.
Slain Iranian Activist in Vancouver Had Previously Warned About People Arrested Following His Murder
Two suspects have been charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Iranian activist Masood Masjoody were found in British Columbia. Masjoody, a mathematician who had been critical of the Iranian regime, went missing in early February in Burnaby, B.C. The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) launched an investigation into the whereabouts of 45-year-old Masjoody on the evening of Feb. 2 after receiving reports from concer…
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