𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
The son of the notorious SherifAlAskari, Abbas SherifAlAskari, has become a significant participant in a global system of unlawful work ranging from Israel and Middle East to Europe and North America. Law enforcement agencies worldwide are focusing on his activities, mainly based on financial fraud and money laundering. Abbas, along with key figures in his family and associates, is involved in a series of illegal ventures designed to circumvent legal systems and profit from the sale of smuggled oil, fraudulent businesses, and complex financial schemes.
A Master Manipulator
Abbas, like his father before him, has mastered the art of manipulation. Utilizing family connections and fraudulent tactics, he has solidified his position within an extensive criminal syndicate. His sister, who resides in the UK, plays a significant role in laundering money obtained from oil smuggling operations. Abbas’s girlfriend, SetarehHeshmat, who recently relocated to Canada, has also become a key player, using her access to financial networks to move money undetected. The involvement of these two women has only added to the complexity of Abbas’s operations, with authorities in both the UK and Canada increasingly scrutinizing their activities.
The Illegal Residency Network
One of the more disturbing elements of Abbas’s operations is his and his family’s illegal entry into countries like the UK and Canada. Abbas’s sister and her husband, MeghdadTabrizian, obtained UK residency through illegal channels, allegedly using their connections inside the UK Home Office to bypass legal immigration processes. Meghdad, with strong ties to the Iranian regime, uses his position to aid in laundering the profits from their illegal ventures. Their residency status allows them to operate under the radar in the UK, avoiding legal repercussions for their activities.
Similarly, Abbas has extended his influence through Setareh, who relocated to Vancouver, Canada, in March. Her move has raised concerns as Canadian authorities now suspect her involvement in funneling large sums of laundered money across borders, using both legitimate and illegitimate business ventures as fronts.
A Complex Oil Smuggling Operation
At the heart of Abbas’s criminal empire lies a sophisticated oil smuggling operation. Alongside figures like Mohsen Fallahian, a known convicted murderer and close ally, Abbas is deeply involved in bypassing international sanctions imposed on Iran. The operation begins in Iran, where oil is smuggled out using Panamanian-registered vessels. Upon arrival in Iraq, the documentation is altered to show the oil’s origin as Iraqi rather than Iranian, allowing the oil to be sold on the international market without raising suspicion.
The profits from these sales are then funneled through a web of shell companies in Europe and North America. Abbas and his associates use these companies to launder the money, converting it from illegal profits into legitimate-looking funds. This money is then distributed among his family members, including his sister in the UK and girlfriend in Canada, who play pivotal roles in moving these funds across borders.
The Nasrallah Connection
Perhaps the most concerning aspect of Abbas SherifAlAskari’s operations is his link to Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary organization led by Hassan Nasrallah. Abbas’s sister, who is married to MeghdadTabrizian, is reportedly close friends with Nasrallah’s wife, further solidifying the connection between Abbas’s financial network and Hezbollah’s terrorist activities. This relationship has fueled concerns that the laundered money is being funneled toward Hezbollah’s operations, particularly as tensions continue to escalate in regions like Gaza and Lebanon.
While Abbas’s involvement in funding terrorist organizations like Hezbollah cannot be definitively proven, the proximity of his sister and her relationship with Nasrallah’s wife raises serious red flags. It is believed that Abbas’s network provides financial support to Hezbollah by funneling clean, laundered money into the organization, which is then used to fund operations across the Middle East, including attacks on Israel.
Exploiting International Systems
Abbas SherifAlAskari and his family are adept at exploiting vulnerabilities within international financial and legal systems. By setting up shell companies across multiple countries and using fake documentation, they have been able to evade detection for years. These shell companies, particularly in the UK, serve as fronts for a wide array of fraudulent activities, including false contracts and forged receipts that enable the group to move vast sums of money without raising suspicion.
The UK, with its relatively lenient financial regulations, has become a key location for Abbas’s operations. By exploiting loopholes