Eye to Eye Nightmare; Victims of Serial Rapist Confront Him


Psychological Impact on the Victims

While the suspect is in custody, for the women he targeted, the trauma lingers. Many reported feelings of shame, fear, and confusion. In Iranian society—where issues related to violence against women are still stigmatized—it takes considerable courage to report such crimes.

The first complainant, who came forward and whose case led to the arrest, has remained largely anonymous. Yet her decision to speak up likely prevented further harm to others. Her testimony became the catalyst for an investigation that exposed not only a serial predator but a larger societal issue.

“I did what I had to do,” she later told a social worker involved in her case. “If I stayed silent, he would have done it to others again.”

Judicial Proceedings

As of this writing, the suspect remains in pre-trial detention, awaiting a formal indictment. He is expected to face multiple charges, including theft, kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon, and harassment. Under Iranian criminal law, the use of a weapon to threaten or coerce can carry heavy penalties, especially when combined with repeated offenses.