The employees of this fund, who knew about the humble, simple-minded, and book-reading manager, learned that the day after the victory of the revolution, the members of the Mandarieh Committee went to Sami’s house and arrested him like other officials of the collapsed regime.
Mehdi Samii was not merely a banker; he was a visionary who understood that true national wealth lies not only in oil revenues but in strong institutions, education, and disciplined planning. As head of the Central Bank during the Pahlavi era, he left behind a legacy of professionalism and integrity that continues to inspire economists and policymakers.
