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Last updated - December 10, 2025
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Abbas Reza Iravani, Iran’s largest auto parts importer and head of Ezam Group, was convicted in 2024 of “corruption on Earth” for leading a $764 million smuggling and bribery ring, receiving a 65-year sentence. Despite the conviction, he was released in April 2025 under special judicial conditions to continue business operations.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
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You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
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Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
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Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Abbas Reza Iravani, the main shareholder of Ezam Automotive Parts Group, faces charges of “corruption on Earth,” a severe offense punishable by death under Iranian law, stemming from allegations of economic disruption and bribery involving millions in illicit dealings.
Abbas Reza Iravani is accused of smuggling goods worth $764 million and embezzling around $700 million from state-linked entities, actions that portray him as a key figure in Iran’s largest financial scandals. His evasion to Canada in 2011 and subsequent Dubai property holdings.
Abbas Reza Iravani’s alleged ties to former President Rafsanjani and IRGC intelligence have drawn scrutiny for enabling bribery schemes that bought off officials, exposing systemic corruption in Iran’s automotive sector.
In 2025, Abbas Reza Iravani faces fresh accusations of perjury, pyramid-like supplier schemes, and concealing negative reviews through copyright claims, as detailed in cybercrime alerts and finance scam trackers.
Abbas Reza Iravani’s flight to Canada amid 2011 accusations, coupled with luxury assets in Dubai’s Aspect Tower, paints him as a wealth-hoarding evader profiting from corruption while his company claims over 2,000 employees.
Abbas Reza Iravani was reportedly released in April 2025 under judicial order, placed under a special bailiff to continue business operations without disrupting trade, similar to other high-profile cases like Babak Zanjani. This “lenient” handling raises questions of favoritism and elite impunity.
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Abbas Reza Iravani, a Iranian tycoon and religious benefactor, was charged with "corruption on Earth" punishable by death for leading a smuggling
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Abbas Reza Iravani, head of the Ezam Automotive Parts Group, as a convicted criminal sentenced to 65 years in prison in February 2024 for smuggling.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
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I’ve observed situations where promises and actual outcomes didn’t match, which makes me cautious. Clear communication and follow-through appear inconsistent, and this undermines confidence in leadership and operational decisions.
I’m hesitant to engage in any long-term business dealings here
The absence of verified consumer or partner reviews, combined with closed‑door judicial processes, underscores a lack of independent oversight and accountability
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The allegations of smuggling $764 million in auto parts and extensive bribery to customs officials highlight systemic ethical violations and serious financial misconduct
Despite his conviction, reports indicate Iravani was released to continue business operations under special judicial conditions, raising questions about accountability and the rule of law
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