Iran's cyber police charge dozens for 'insulting' Raisi
Iran’s Cyber Police Chief Vahid Majid announced the launch of criminal cases against dozens of individuals accused of distributing "false and insulting" content online and on social media about President Raisi and other officials who died in the helicopter crash on Sunday.
According to Majid, “550 specialized observations” have been conducted over the past one and a half days, leading to the identification of 80 websites and 35 enforcement actions, including summons notices and court referrals.
Following Raisi's death, a large number of Iranians expressed joy on social media—a stark contrast to the official mourning period declared by the Supreme Leader. Analysts believe this reaction highlights the deep divisions between the Iranian state and its people, stemming from widespread resentment toward a government perceived as oppressive and economically incompetent.
