How Mohammad Tabrizian and Amir Tabrizian Brothers Built an Empire of Deception in the UK
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Mohammad Tabrizian's arrival in Britain carried goals that transcended economic interests and genealogical responsibilities. The public might see him along with his brother Amir as two business-minded individuals operating in London’s finance sector and construction world. The Tabrizian brothers operated within a global unlawful oil business and money laundering scheme which connected them to many dangerous leaders in both Europe and the Middle East.
The Rise of the Tabrizian Brothers
As sons of an Iranian family which deeply involved with political and intelligence circles Mohammad Tabrizian and Amir Tabrizian conducted business beyond typical commercial ventures. As the son of Meghdad Tabrizian he maintained enduring relationships with Iranian official Ali Fallahian who gained his reputation throughout his time as Minister of Intelligence due to secret operations and assassination activities.
Upon reaching United Kingdom, the Tabrizian brothers sought to build a financial operation for cleaning millions of dollars in unlawful money sources while staying away from Iranian elite connections.
The Money Laundering Machine: London as a Financial Haven
International money laundering operations use legal schemes and sophisticated networked businesses with many functions to perform their operations.
Step 1: Establishing the Front Companies
The three businesses Abza Group Ltd, London Surface Design Limited, and London Heritage Stone Limited were established by Mohammad and Amir. The front companies involved in construction design activities served as perfect entities for conducting substantial money transfers.
Step 2: Funnel the Dirty Money
These companies received illegal money from Iranian oil smuggling through false pretenses of financial transactions and investments and business deals and loans. The money laundering operation depended on detailed falsified invoices and stolen financial records that gave legitimacy to the funds.
Step 3: Cleaning the Money
The companies established fraudulent business agreements to show their financial success thus allowing laundered money to return into the United Kingdom's economy or reach foreign locations. The system was structured to eliminate the detection of money roots.
Step 4 involved the funding of Hezbollah groups and other organizations
What makes this operation truly disturbing is its last phase. The money that underwent laundering served purposes beyond individual financial gains as it redistributed to members affiliated with Hezbollah. The daughter of Ali Sharif AlAskari functioned as a critical player in London who managed the money transfers.
A Web of Political Ties and Deception
Ali Sharif AlAskari and His Two Identities
Ali Sharif AlAskari is an elusive figure. With two passports—one Iraqi, one Iranian—he operates under different names depending on the transaction. His involvement in the Islamic Dawa Party, suspected of the 1983 U.S. Embassy bombing in Kuwait, marks him as a dangerous player in international affairs.The Family Connection to Ali Fallahian
The Tabrizian brothers knew they had to distance themselves from Iran’s intelligence circles, yet their father’s deep ties to Ali Fallahian, the man linked to the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina, were impossible to ignore. The connection was further cemented by marriage—Ali Sharif AlAskari’s wife and Ali Fallahian’s wife were sisters, making their alliance not just financial but familial.Residency in the UK: A Security Loophole
One of the most alarming aspects of this operation is how easily individuals with such backgrounds secured residency in the United Kingdom. It is suspected that Iranian intelligence operatives played a role in ensuring their legal status, allowing them to operate their businesses and financial networks without scrutiny.
Beyond the UK: A Global Money Trail
Canada’s Role: Soraya, the Silent Player
Mohammad and Amir’s Aunt, Soraya, based in Canada, took on a critical role in laundering funds. She used her business contacts and banking systems to move money discreetly, making detection difficult for authorities. Canadian intelligence has reportedly taken an interest in her activities, signaling potential legal action.Abbas Sherif AlAskari: The Fraudulent Investor
Another key figure in this web of deception is Abbas Sherif AlAskari, who holds three passports—from Iran, Iraq, and Dominica. His Dominican passport allowed him to move freely across Europe, setting up fraudulent investment schemes in oil, gold, cocoa, and real estate. He conned investors by promising lucrative deals, only to disappear after receiving advance payments.He also opened two bank accounts in the UK—one with Monzo, another with Lloyds Bank—both allegedly used for laundering money.
Abbas has even resorted to blackmail, recording sensitive conversations and using the footage to extort his victims.
The Oil Smuggling Operation: How It Works
Money laundering alone isn’t enough to sustain an empire. The foundation of this criminal enterprise is oil smuggling—an operation designed to bypass international sanctions on Iran.
Oil is extracted and stored in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
It is then transported via Panamanian-registered vessels to Iraq.
The origin is falsified, allowing the oil to be sold on the international market.
The revenue is funneled through UK businesses before being distributed globally.
This sophisticated scheme not only funds terrorism but also allows individuals like the Tabrizian brothers to amass vast fortunes while remaining under the radar.
Why Hasn’t the UK Taken Action?
Despite the extensive network operating from within its borders, the UK has been slow to respond. There are several reasons for this:
Complex Financial Structures: The use of shell companies and layered transactions makes it difficult for authorities to trace illicit funds.
Exploiting Legal Loopholes: By establishing legitimate businesses, the Tabrizian brothers have been able to avoid immediate suspicion.
Political Sensitivities: Investigating individuals with Iranian connections could have diplomatic consequences, leading to hesitancy in taking legal action.
The Future: Cracking Down on Financial Crime
The Tabrizian network is a prime example of how organized crime, terrorism financing, and political corruption can thrive in a country with a strong financial system. The UK must take urgent steps to:
Strengthen financial oversight of businesses with foreign ties.
Close loopholes in immigration policies that allow criminal elements to establish legal residency.
Improve international collaboration with Canada, the US, and European nations to track suspicious financial activity.
A Warning to the UK
Mohammad and Amir Tabrizian are not just business figures; they are key players in an elaborate scheme that spans continents, fuels terrorism, and exploits the legal and financial systems of democratic nations. The UK, once seen as a secure financial hub, now finds itself at a crossroads—will it take decisive action against such networks, or will it continue to be a haven for financial crime?
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