This petition calls for the immediate investigation, asset tracing and seizure, and deportation of members of the Tarameshloo family, including but not limited to: Ali Tarameshloo, Bahram Tarameshloo, Mehdi Tarameshloo (also known as Milad Tarameshloo), Somayyeh Tarameshloo (also known as Bita Tarameshloo), Helia Rasouli Namdar, Shahab Doroudian, Alaeddin Ahmadi (also known as Ata Ahmadi), Mitra Tarameshloo, Melika Tarameshloo, Sahar Tarameshloo, Parvin Gholinejad, Raziyeh Gholinejad, and their extended family members.
Based on publicly available information spanning from 2008 to the present, there are serious and credible concerns that individuals associated with this family have been involved in the transfer and concealment of assets originating from Iran, including funds alleged to be linked to senior officials of the Islamic Republic, including Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, the current head of Iran’s judiciary.
The members of this network have benefited from the acquisition of historically significant lands and properties in Iran through politically connected channels, followed by their demolition and redevelopment for commercial purposes, raising further concerns regarding corruption, misuse of public assets, and cultural destruction.
Furthermore, it is reported that certain members of this family currently operate multiple cafés and restaurants in Canada, which may warrant financial scrutiny in light of the above concerns.
In light of these issues, the undersigned respectfully call upon Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Minister of Immigration to:
• Initiate a thorough and transparent investigation into the source of funds and assets linked to the named individuals;
• Examine potential violations of Canadian laws related to money laundering, sanctions evasion, and immigration misrepresentation;
• Pursue the freezing and seizure of any assets found to be unlawfully obtained;
• Take appropriate legal action, including deportation proceedings, where warranted under Canadian law.
Canada’s legal and immigration systems must not serve as safe havens for individuals who may be implicated in corruption, illicit financial activities, or the exploitation of national resources abroad. Upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust requires that such concerns be addressed with seriousness, transparency, and due process.