His involvement in the Kehrizak Detention Center scandal further tarnished his reputation. The facility was notorious for its brutal treatment of detainees, and in 2009, several individuals were reported dead following their imprisonment there. Mortazavi’s role in overseeing the detention center’s operations led to calls for accountability, and in September 2009, the Judges’ Disciplinary Court revoked his judicial immunity, resulting in his suspension from the judiciary.
Shift to Political and Administrative Roles
Despite the growing criticism, Saeed Mortazavi’s career took an unexpected turn. After being removed from his position as prosecutor, he was appointed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to head the central headquarters for combating goods and currency smuggling. Later, he was appointed as the head of the Social Security Organization, a position he held until 2013.