Mohammadreza Ghanbartalab, arrested while trying to leave the country.

Mohammadreza Ghanbartalab, who had created fake social media channels to spread rumors, issue threats, and extort people, was arrested while trying to leave the country.

He had previously appeared in court as a private complainant against Mahan Sedarat, one of the detainees from the nationwide uprising following the state killing of Mahsa Amini, accusing him of involvement in a scuffle and setting a motorbike on fire. Mahan was initially sentenced to death, but the ruling was overturned.

Reports say a large amount of gold, foreign currency, and electronic equipment were seized from Mr. Ghanbartalab at the time of his arrest.