A controversial report has highlighted financial misconduct and corruption at Maroon Blending Petrochemical under the management of Saeed Farokhizadeh. This CEO, who has been in charge since 2025, continues his luxurious lifestyle despite protesters' claims of violating the rights of local youth.
Misconduct and Suspicious Hiring
Protesters claim that Farokhizadeh, born in 1994, has simultaneously held three high-paying jobs and has recruited friends and fellow townspeople to the company. Individuals such as Mohammad Hassan Haeri and Mohammad Emami have been employed as drivers and administrative staff, while experienced local workers have been dismissed and the contracts of about 200 workers have been changed to daily wages.
Other allegations include the purchase of special gifts for department officials and efforts to cover up misconduct. According to protesters, some welfare services for workers, including lunch and supplementary insurance, have been eliminated, while Farokhizadeh and his family enjoy expensive amenities.
Economic Pressures and Workers' Reactions
The economic pressures resulting from these decisions have pushed workers to the brink of crisis, with some resorting to self-immolation. Nevertheless, the company's security, under Farokhizadeh's orders, has been instructed to erase footage of these incidents from surveillance cameras.
This situation reflects the depth of the crisis and corruption at Maroon Blending Petrochemical and raises questions about the future of workers and local youth in this region.
