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News India Live, Digital Desk: Son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mojtaba Khamenei is often presented to the world as a person who lives a religious and simple life. But a recent investigative report by Bloomberg revealed the secret behind this image. $138 million (about £100 million) A huge financial empire of Rs.
This network extends from the streets of Tehran to London’s ‘Billionaires’ Row, which has been built in defiance of international sanctions.
1. Connection of ‘Billionaire Row’ and Mojtaba
located in the north of London ‘The Bishop’s Avenue’ One of the most expensive roads in the world. Many of the luxurious mansions here, which look deserted and closed from outside, are part of Mojtaba’s investment network.
Invisible Ownership: These assets do not appear to be directly linked to Mojtaba, as they were purchased through a complex web of shell companies and middlemen.
price: According to the report, a mansion was built in 2014 itself. 33.7 million pounds Was purchased in.
2. Ali Ansari: The ‘money man’ of this empire
Iranian businessman is the most important pawn of this entire network Ali Ansari Is considered.
Frontman: The properties are in Ansari’s name in the documents, but intelligence agencies believe he is working as a ‘frontman’ for Mojtaba.
restrictions: Britain had imposed sanctions on Ansari in October. He holds a Cypriot passport, which allows him to do banking in Europe and conceal his identity.
Iran Mall: Ansari built Iran’s famous ‘Iran Mall’ and was also the owner of the now closed Ayatollah Bank.
3. Expanding the Empire: From Shipping to Hotels
Mojtaba Khamenei’s investments are not limited to real estate only:
Germany: Frankfurt’s luxury Hilton Hotel (Ownership is held by the network companies, Hilton only manages).
Dubai: Luxurious villa in the area known as ‘Beverly Hills of Dubai’.
Spain: Heavy investment in Majorca’s luxury hotels.
Financial Sources: main source of this money Illegal sale of Iranian oil It is reported that this is routed through the banks of UAE, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
4. The pretense of ‘simple life’ and the anger of ‘Aghazadeh’
Iranian government media describes the Khamenei family as very virtuous and the messiah of the poor. But this revelation created a stir among the people of Iran. ‘Aghazadeh’ The anger over the word (corrupt children of influential families) has further flared up.
Contrary reality: While the common people of Iran are living in poverty due to inflation and American sanctions, this luxurious life of the family sitting at the top of power gives rise to a big paradox.
5. Succession battle and future
Mojtaba is being considered as his successor after 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
push image: This revelation of corruption can weaken his claim.
Global pressure: With the return of Donald Trump in 2025 and increasing economic pressures, it will be interesting to see how Mojtaba and Ali Ansari are able to save their European empire.
