Businessman dies after alleged beating in custody over brother’s Starlink detention
Hesam Alaeeddin, an Iranian businessman and son of the founder of Tehran's Alaeddin Mall, died after reportedly being beaten while in custody. He had gone to authorities to inquire about his brother, who was detained for allegedly using Starlink internet equipment and also subjected to violence. The incident occurred amid a nationwide internet shutdown in Iran, with the judiciary's position on the case remaining unclear.
- ▪Hesam Alaeeddin was a 40-year-old father of two and member of the prominent Alaeedin family in Tehran.
- ▪His brother was detained for allegedly using Starlink equipment to access the internet, which Iranian authorities have warned against.
- ▪The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation reported that both brothers were subjected to violence by security agents.
- ▪Euronews could not verify the reports independently due to ongoing internet shutdowns in Iran.
- ▪Unconfirmed reports indicate Alaeeddin's body was buried last Wednesday after being released to his family.
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