Five years after the formation of a case known as one of the largest automotive fraud cases in Dehdasht County, dozens of victims are still waiting for their assets to be resolved and criticize the judicial process.
Roots of the Case
According to the victims, the roots of this case date back to 2020 and 2021, coinciding with the start of Iran Khodro's lottery registrations. According to the plaintiffs, Reza Shirali, who introduced himself as having connections with the production line and the ability to supply cars at prices lower than the market, gained the trust of citizens and used his managerial position at the Iran Khodro dealership in Dehdasht to receive significant amounts of money from people.
The Role of Family Ties
An important point is the connection of Shirali's father, the main defendant, to military institutions, which provided an opportunity to exert pressure on judges and build trust during the fraud.
Financial Dimensions and Number of Plaintiffs
Two years after the crime, the plaintiffs announced in a letter to the provincial prosecutor that there are 66 plaintiffs and about 900 victimized families in this case, with the total amounts paid by the people reaching approximately 350 billion tomans.
According to the plaintiffs, the main defendant is currently serving his sentence in prison, but despite nearly five years since the start of proceedings, a large portion of the victims' claims have not been paid, and their assets have not been resolved.
Bribery Payment Claims
The plaintiffs have also claimed that the defendant has paid bribes to some individuals to escape debt payments and prevent the execution of financial judgments. These claims have not yet been independently confirmed, and no official information has been released by the judiciary regarding them.
Victims' Criticisms
The victims also criticize what they call the "lengthy process" and the "silence of the county's judicial officials," claiming that this situation has led to the loss of capital and widespread economic and social damage to hundreds of families. They say many young people and families in Dehdasht, trusting the promise of receiving cars at prices lower than the market, entrusted their investments to the defendant, and now, after several years, they still have not received their claims.
In conclusion, the plaintiffs have asked the provincial prosecutor and other supervisory and judicial authorities to expedite the case, resolve the defendant's assets, and provide the grounds for the victims' rights to be restored.
