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Millions in Banks, Properties in Malaysia, Dubai, Connections with China – The Dark Profile of Iran’s No. 2 Official Killed by Israelis

Published March 21, 2026, 08:16
Millions in Banks, Properties in Malaysia, Dubai, Connections with China – The Dark Profile of Iran’s No. 2 Official Killed by Israelis

Following the assassination of Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and widely considered the country’s No. 2 official, details are emerging about his dark financial profile. He is accused of corruption, money laundering, and embezzlement, with estimates of his wealth ranging from $5 to $20 million, although the opposition reports higher figures. He was involved in cases of land seizures, bribery, and maintaining 63 bank accounts containing billions of Iranian rials. In 2013, he was accused of corruption by then-President Ahmadinejad, but he used his position to block further investigations. He is rumored to have owned properties in Dubai and Malaysia, as well as businesses in Iran. He also played a leading role in negotiations for a 25-year strategic agreement with China, worth billions of dollars, raising questions about potential connections and interests. The accusations of corruption and his connections with China highlight the complexity and corruption that characterize the Iranian regime.