Source: Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)
Elham Salehi, a civil activist, has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined 20 million tomans. The prison sentence has been suspended for five years.
According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Salehi was convicted on charges of “spreading falsehoods,” “disturbing public opinion by insulting the former president,” and “propaganda against the regime.” The court handed down a six-month prison term, which has been suspended for five years, and imposed a fine of 20 million tomans.
The case stems from her reaction to the death of Ebrahim Raisi. Following the crash of a helicopter carrying the then-President, Ebrahim Raisi, which resulted in his death, dozens of individuals faced legal prosecution for their comments on the incident.
Salehi’s legal troubles began when security forces raided her home, conducting a search and confiscating personal belongings, including her mobile phone and handwritten notes.
In October 2023, she was summoned to a prosecutor’s office, where she was formally charged.
Elham Salehi has a history of legal challenges related to her civil activism.
