In recent days, images of the poor condition of waste collection workers in Mahshahr Municipality have been published, increasing criticism of urban management. New information has emerged about the formation of a financial case in Mahshahr Municipality. This information, provided to Feydus by local sources, reports the temporary arrest of two individuals related to this case. In this case, the names of Keyvan Heidari, Sheikh Saretib Heidari, Mojahid Nazrat, and Amir Hayat-Moghadam, the representative of Mahshahr in Parliament, have also been mentioned.
Details of the Municipality Corruption Case
According to received information, Keyvan Heidari, appointed as the head of urban planning of Mahshahr Municipality, is one of the main figures in this case. Local sources have questioned his professional qualifications for this position and say his appointment was made with the support of Sheikh Saretib Heidari and pressure on Mojahid Nazrat, the mayor of Mahshahr. Additionally, informed sources have noted that during Heidari's tenure in this position, significant amounts were received in connection with urban planning cases and citizen visits. The amount mentioned in this case is about 124 billion tomans. However, the official details of this case, the exact charges, and the definitive amounts mentioned have not yet been publicly announced by the judiciary, and therefore the mentioned amount cannot be considered as the final amount of a proven violation.
According to local sources, Keyvan Heidari and Sheikh Saretib Heidari were arrested on Monday and were in custody for a few days. The same sources say these two were temporarily released after a while, and at least three residential units belonging to individuals related to the case have been seized. In the sources' narrative, the temporary release of these individuals was carried out with the intervention or guarantee of Amir Hayat-Moghadam. According to hearsay, the expansion of corruption in this circle has led to the sensitivity of security agencies, which ultimately resulted in the summons and arrest of Keyvan Heidari and Saretib Heidari.
Political Connections and Appointments
The appointment of Keyvan Heidari should be linked to the political and electoral dynamics in Mahshahr. Local sources say Sheikh Saretib Heidari was a supporter of Amir Hayat-Moghadam during the elections, and after the elections, the appointment of some individuals close to this circle in the county's management structure was carried out within the framework of settling electoral support. The appointment of Keyvan Heidari was also part of these dynamics. Sources have even claimed that part of the amounts received in the cases under review was transferred to other individuals.
The name of Amir Hayat-Moghadam has previously been mentioned in connection with interference in the appointments of companies and executive collections in the region and requesting the employment of some individuals close to him. His critics believe that the extent of these interventions has effectively intertwined the parliamentary representation position with the network of appointments and executive decision-making in the county. Now, the arrest of Keyvan Heidari and Sheikh Saretib Heidari could be a test to clarify the dimensions of this network. The main question is whether the investigations will be limited to the actions of a few managers or whether the political relations, appointment paths, and the possible role of their supporters will also be examined.