In recent weeks, news has emerged about the return of one of the Abdolbaghi brothers to Abadan and the resumption of projects in this city; a return that for the residents means nothing but the return of a killer to the crime scene.
The Infected Wound of Metropol
The city has not yet recovered from the bitter tragedy of the Metropol tower collapse. Many people believe that Hossein Abdolbaghi – the owner of the Abdolbaghi Holding – was not killed in the incident but rather left the country with the support of the then-prosecutor of Abadan. Now, the return of this family is like pouring salt on a wound that remains open and infected.
Network of Corruption and Power
The name Abdolbaghi is intertwined with corruption and connections to influential individuals in Abadan. He is known as the "money bag" for the corrupt mayor and other local officials who have exploited him for years. According to statements from the then-prosecutor, Abdolbaghi could buy property anywhere in Iran with his money and spend it in Abadan for political and non-political purposes.
Now, their return on the eve of the city council elections presents a fresh opportunity for corrupt factions and a serious warning for the people. Can the people of Abadan move past this old wound, or will they fall into the trap of corruption once again?
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