Nasser Atabati, the Chief Justice of Tehran Province, announced the return of 10.5 billion euros of currency to the country during a specialized meeting with judges and managers of the special complex for dealing with economic crimes. He stressed the need for the effectiveness of judicial actions in currency cases and the identification of the main perpetrators of economic crimes.
The necessity of identifying the main perpetrators of economic crimes
The Chief Justice of Tehran Province, referring to the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by organized economic networks for registering commercial cards and creating currency commitments, called for the precise identification of these networks. Atabati said: "Investigations should focus on identifying the real beneficiaries and the possibility of fulfilling currency commitments to preserve public assets."
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Achievements of judicial actions in the economic sector
He stated that approximately 10.5 billion euros of currency has returned to the country so far and referred to other actions taken. These include the offsetting of amounts valued at 3,060 billion rials and the seizure of properties and mobile phone lines within the framework of the cases being investigated.
Atabati also announced that during the investigations, 68 defendants, including 39 managers of large industrial and commercial companies, have been arrested. 30 large companies in the petrochemical sector have also fully met their currency commitments.
He emphasized the importance of the practical effects of judicial decisions, considering the amount of claims collected, currency returned to the country, and the deterrent effects of rulings as the criteria for success in this area.
Atabati also mentioned a 250% increase in the number of incoming cases, from 1,200 cases in 1404 to 4,200 cases in 1405, and stressed the need to strengthen specialized human resources. He noted that about 16 key defendants are fugitives outside the country and deemed it necessary to pursue legal actions for their extradition.
The Chief Justice of Tehran Province further stated that greater coordination among the Central Bank, customs, and judicial authorities, as well as conducting expert reviews before referring cases, are essential for accelerating and improving the quality of investigations. He also emphasized the necessity of synergy between investigators and judges of related courts to complete investigations and prepare robust judicial documents.
Atabati stated that the legal capacity for joint guarantees in currency cases should be utilized, noting: "The possibility of fulfilling currency commitments from guarantors and other legally responsible individuals should be provided even if the main defendant is a fugitive."
In conclusion, he emphasized the need for precise identification of the real beneficiaries in cases related to rented commercial cards and said: "The ultimate goal of addressing currency cases is to fulfill commitments, return resources to the country, and protect public rights and public assets."
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