Abbas Sharif Askari

  Mohammad Tabrizian rises from his bed each morning to a view of the skyline, which shows him and the lifestyle he leads as distant and superior to the rest of society. Some people would describe his life as full of fun, but it is impossible to understand all the factors that created such life. The money, the lifestyle and the people he meets – it all just rolls off the tongue as if it was the easiest thing in the world. However, those questions which hover on the periphery of his existence are small, almost insignificant. His uncle Abbas Sherif Alaskari will sometimes call him in the morning, not just to chat but sometimes when he sounds low and anxious, he uses short sentences and when he speaks, each word is heavier than it really seems. Abbas has always had this mean tone, this air of smugness that is often discernible to everyone else. At other times Mohsen Fallahian, Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s business partner, is also present on the line, his voice deep and measured proposin...

  Mohsen Fallahian emerges from a private jet touchdown in Geneva while winds from the Alps swept against his expensive cashmere ensemble. The black Mercedes rests idly on the tarmac with the driver standing by to welcome Mohsen Fallahian out of the aircraft. Quiet in his movements Mohsen moves with purpose through the world that pictures him as both needed and unknown.  There's no other lifestyle that can compare to his. Multifaceted luxury abounds in the planned venues that include an Istanbul penthouse and mansion which fully integrate a tailored lifestyle. Mohsen Fallahian delivers exceptional refinement to his daily life through his collection of rarified mahogany yacht interiors and his gallery space showing rare artwork. During exclusive events in London and Zurich, Mohsen Fallahian’s reputation transcends his economic value because people treat him with significant respect. His extensive business relationships reach across global boundaries interweaving him with peo...

  Mohsen Fallahian is a man of few words and has a calm demeanor that makes you want to know him. Often well groomed and wearing suits and shined leather shoes he looks like a successful man. He is a very charismatic man but never tries to impose himself, so he is a man whose life seems both fascinating and somewhat mysterious. At this age, thirty-seven, Mohsen’s life seems to be all about sophistication and selectiveness. They are numerous invitations to private parties in Istanbul, roof top dinners in Dubai and intimate dinners in London. He always creates a spleen not only for his good taste but also for the feeling of richness which he brings. Mohsen Fallahian is a man of exceptional lifestyle. Depending on the day, he could be spotted hopping into a private plane, his smooth black leather duffel coat on. His travels are transcontinental, and he goes to places where only the cream of society gathers. He travels for vacation as if it is a normal business affair; Sardinia, a wee...

  Setareh Heshmat plays her way through her world with a power that speaks, but in a subtle and measured manner. Dressed in fashionable silk blouses and high-heel shoes she moves more like a ballet dancer and certainly looks every inch the successful businesswoman. In Vancouver, the name Setareh Heshmat, who is currently undertaking her MBA at the University Canada West, raises eyebrows. Her friends envy her and how she speaks, her dressing, and how she appears to manage a life full of glamour. She wakes early in the morning and most times will have breakfast looking at the city skyline from her apartment on a tall building. The sunlight plays on the spotless interiors of this home and, as with many other aspects, the design is a curious mix of modern simplicity and Persian influences. Her note-taking pad, and shiny laptop are placed on the glass top coffee table, beside a beautiful porcelain tea set. The morning is organized as the rest of Setareh’s days and her life, but the emp...

  Mohammad Tabrizian , a man who is popularly referred to as “Taby.” But to understand his rise, we need to dig further into the family’s criminal business, including smuggling, fraud, and connections to some of the world’s most dangerous actors, including Hezbollah. There is a strong Iranian family in the middle of London, in the midst of skyscrapers and neatly trimmed lawns. You may not know their names but they are behind the curtain engaging in international business and other related activities such as terrorism financing and money laundering. The Roots of a Shadow Empire The history of Mohammad Tabrizian, his father Meghdad Tabrizian, and their family members originates in Iran. These are people whose names are associated with some of the dirtiest business with the Iranian regime. These people are part of a vast, sophisticated, and covert network involved in sanctions-busting oil transactions and money laundering throughout the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. Thi...