20 arrested in Tehran over bribery and influence-peddling at judiciary
Iran has arrested 20 people in a crackdown on a suspected bribery and influence network operating within Tehran’s judiciary system, a top official said on Monday.
According to judiciary intelligence chief Ali Abdollahi, those detained include six judicial staff, five lawyers, four notaries, and five legal consultants and experts. The arrests were made in connection with activities at a major judicial complex in the capital.
Authorities seized a significant amount of gold coins, jewelry, and foreign currency during raids on properties linked to the group.
Abdollahi said the network was involved in “structured bribery, corruption, and manipulation of legal outcomes.” The investigation, he added, is part of broader efforts to root out internal corruption and restore public trust in Iran’s legal institutions.
No names have been released, and judiciary officials say the case is ongoing.
