Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program
The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.
The Canadian government awarded millions of dollars in contracts to the son of Iran's former vice-president, Mohammad Reza Ghafouri Fard, despite an ongoing investigation into allegations he helped Iran evade sanctions and develop missile systems, according to documents obtained by Global News. Born in Iran, Ghafouri moved to Canada in 2013 and changed his name to "Sal."
He founded two companies in Alberta and received over $2 million in federal and provincial contracts, including from the RCMP and Department of National Defence. His companies were involved in research, development, and procurement of military technologies for Iran. CSIS, Canada's intelligence agency, alleges Ghafouri actively participated in procurement activities that benefited the Iranian military, including the IRGC.
He allegedly helped develop guided anti-aircraft missile systems and jamming tools for Iran's military and Revolutionary Guard Corps. CSIS stated that Ghafouri did not care that these activities were prohibited. After returning to Iran in 2015, Ghafouri met twice with members of Iran's MOIS, providing details of his employment in Canada.
The report, recently made public, highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the length of time it has taken the Canadian government to act.
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