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Hamid Naseri was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On March 11, 2019, authorities arrested Naseri reportedly in front of his business.

On April 26, 2019, Naseri was released on bail.

In February 2021, it was reported that Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Naseri to two years in prison for "membership in organizations that aim to disrupt national security" (Art. 499 IPC).

On July 18, 2021, Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed Naseri's sentence.

On August 1, 2022, Naseri was taken into custody to begin serving his sentence in Evin Prison.

In February 2023, it was reported that Naseri had been released from prison.

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Afsaneh Emami was imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On February 2, 2019, authorities arrested Emami and searched her home, confiscating books, electronics, and other personal belongings.

On March 16, 2019, Emami was released on bail.

In 2021, it was reported that Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Emami to three years in prison for "membership in organizations that aim to disrupt national security" (Art. 499 IPC).

On July 18, 2021, Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed Emami's sentence.

On August 1, 2022, Emami was taken into custody to begin serving her sentence in Evin Prison.

In February 2023, it was reported that Emami had been released from prison.

Emami's husband, Saeed Naseri, is also imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

Related Cases: Saeed Naseri, Hamid Naseri

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Saman Ostovar is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On July 31, 2022, security forces arrested Ostovar in Karaj after raiding his home.

On December 13, 2022, Ostovar was released from prison.

In February 2023, it was reported that the Karaj Revolutionary Court had sentenced Ostovar to five years in prison for “insulting and propaganda against Islamic Sharia, forming and participating in groups to act against national security through teaching and preaching the Baha’i faith to children in Kindergartens, promoting against Islamic Sharia through holding coaching courses." The conviction appears to stem from his religious educational activities to children.

In June 2023, it was reported that Branch 12 of Alborz Provincial Court of Appeal had upheld Ostovar's sentence. 

On August 5, 2023, Ostovar was reportedly taken to Central Prison in Karaj to begin serving his sentence.

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