Ali Ashraf Rashidi Aghdam (UK)

Brief

Sanctioned under The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 which entered effect 31/12/2020.

Former Head of Evin Prison, appointed in mid-2012. During his tenure, conditions in the prison deteriorated and reports referenced intensified ill-treatment of prisoners. In October 2012, nine female prisoners went on hunger strike in protest of the violation of their rights and violent treatment by prison guards.

Former Head of Evin Prison, appointed in mid-2012.

Basic Information

Personal Details

Name: Ali Ashraf Rashidi Aghdam (UK)

Birth date: None

Gender: Male

Role / Function: Deputy Director General for Health and Rehabilitation of the General Directorate of the Prisons of Tehran

Sanction Information

Sanction Created:31/12/2020

Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze, Travel Ban

Sanction Enforcement Began: 31/12/2020

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