Additional Name(s): متین گرجی

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: January/8/2023

Date of Release: January/31/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Online Activity Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Insulting Public Officials & Institutions

Matin Gorji

Extra Bio Info:

Matin Gorji was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity. 

On January 8, 2023, authorities in Qaemshahr reportedly arrested Gorji, a Baha'i. Authorities reportedly searched Gorji's home and confiscated electronics and religious books. Gorji was reportedly charged with "insulting" Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei allegedly on his YouTube channel. Gorji's arrest came amid the outbreak of nationwide protests against the death of Mahsa Amini and mandatory religious veiling.

On January 31, 2023, Gorji was reportedly released after posting bail.

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