Unmasking Sherif AlAskari’s UK Network of Financial Terrorism and its Ties to Hezbollah

[Nick Jones]

• Ali Sherif AlAskari: A Name Rooted in Controversy
• Family Connections to the Islamic Dawa Party and Iranian Intelligence
• Oil Smuggling, Money Laundering, and Hezbollah’s Finances
• UK Residency Loopholes and Security Failures
• The Recent Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah
• Implications for UK’s Immigration and Security Systems

A Legacy of Infamy: The Islamic Dawa Party

Ali Sherif AlAskari, a name relatively unknown to the public, has recently been thrust into the spotlight due to his deep-rooted connections to some of the Middle East’s most notorious figures and organizations. Ali Sherif AlAskari is the son of a founding member of the Islamic Dawa Party in Iraq, a political organization with a dark history. The Islamic Dawa Party is widely believed to have orchestrated the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait in December 1983, an act of terrorism that claimed the lives of five people and injured dozens.

While the bombing in Kuwait remains a pivotal moment in the Islamic Dawa Party's history, Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK network has emerged as a key player in a new kind of network—one that is far more global, sophisticated, and dangerous than his father’s era.

Ali Sherif AlAskari: Two Names, Two Lives, One Web of Deception

Operating under multiple identities, Ali Sherif AlAskari has mastered the art of deception. With both Iraqi and Iranian passports—one under the name Sherif AlAskari and another as Ali Sherif AlAskari—he has been able to traverse international borders with ease, conducting business that goes far beyond legitimate means.

Adding to this web of deceit is Ali Sherif AlAskari’s daughter, who is reportedly a crucial link between her father and Hezbollah. Her close friendship with the wife of Hezbollah’s now-deceased leader, Hassan Nasrallah, underscores the familial and ideological ties that bind these players together.

A Network of Illicit Oil Trade and Laundered Money

At the heart of Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK operation is a sophisticated oil smuggling network that thrives on exploiting international loopholes. The scheme, spearheaded by Ali Sherif AlAskari and his key associate, Ali Fallahian—Iran’s former Minister of Intelligence—enables them to sidestep sanctions imposed on Iran. Ali Fallahian’s own legacy is riddled with controversy, including his involvement in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina, which claimed the lives of 85 people. The AMIA bombing remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Argentina’s history, and Ali Fallahian’s role in it solidified his reputation as a mastermind of Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism.

Through their oil smuggling network, Ali Sherif AlAskari and Ali Fallahian have managed to keep their business alive despite global sanctions. The operation begins in Bandar Abbas, Iran, where they control vast oil storage facilities. From there, the oil is shipped on Panamanian-registered vessels to Iraq, where its origin is falsified to appear as Iraqi.

Money Laundering in the Heart of London

Ali Sherif AlAskari’s daughter, now residing in London, serves as the linchpin for the money laundering operation. Married to Meghdad Tabrizian, a man with deep ties to the Iranian regime, she operates a network of companies that funnel the dirty money back into circulation. The companies—“London Surface Design Limited” and “London Heritage Stone Limited”—pose as legitimate businesses in the construction and design industry, but their true purpose is far more sinister. In this scheme, Meghdad Tabrizian’s sons, Amir Tabrizian and Mohammad Tabrizian (known as “Taby”), play critical roles in the operation.

Meghdad Tabrizian’s involvement goes beyond just a business venture. As a former operative under Ali Fallahian, Meghdad Tabrizian acts as Fallahian’s “eyes and ears” in the UK. Through a series of fake contracts, falsified receipts, and complex financial transactions, the Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK network launders millions of dollars, making the money appear clean. Meghdad Tabrizian’s sons, Mohammad Tabrizian and Amir Tabrizian, play active roles in this process, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the family’s illegal activities.

Once laundered, the money flows back to Ali Sherif AlAskari’s daughter. From there, the funds are funneled to the wife of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, further fueling the organization’s militant activities. With the recent killing of Nasrallah by Israeli forces in Beirut, the flow of money to Hezbollah could have significant repercussions on the group’s future operations.

Illegal Residency: A Failure of UK Immigration Control

Beyond the financial crimes, Ali Sherif AlAskari and his family have also exploited loopholes in the UK’s immigration system to secure residency. Reports suggest that Ali Sherif’s daughter, her husband Meghdad Tabrizian, and their sons obtained residency through questionable means, leveraging their connections within the UK Home Office.

Ali Sherif AlAskari’s son, Abbas Sherif AlAskari, is another key player in this operation. Possessing three passports—Dominican, Iraqi, and Iranian—he has the ability to move freely across Europe, aiding in money laundering and other illegal activities. His role, however, is not limited to financial crimes. Abbas is reportedly involved in a scheme to lure women into compromising situations, recording sensitive information through hidden cameras. If these women threaten to go public or seek legal recourse, Abbas uses the footage to blackmail them, further expanding the family’s criminal enterprise. The recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces in Beirut may have disrupted part of this network, but the threat remains.

FAQs

What is the connection between Ali Sherif AlAskari and Hezbollah?
Ali Sherif AlAskari’s daughter serves as a crucial link between her father and Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group. She is a close friend of the wife of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s former leader. This relationship is integral to facilitating the flow of laundered money from Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK network to Hezbollah, helping finance the group’s operations in the Middle East.

How does Ali Sherif AlAskari’s oil smuggling network operate despite international sanctions?
Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK network exploits weaknesses in global trade systems by smuggling Iranian oil using Panamanian-registered vessels. The oil is transported from Iran to Iraq, where false documentation is created to pass it off as Iraqi.

What role do Amir Tabrizian and Mohammad Tabrizian play in the Ali Sherif AlAskari’s UK network?
Amir Tabrizian and Mohammad Tabrizian, the sons of Meghdad Tabrizian (AlAskari’s son-in-law), are key participants in the money laundering operations based in the UK. They help manage companies like “London Surface Design Limited” and “London Heritage Stone Limited,” which serve as fronts for laundering the illicit proceeds of their global oil smuggling activities.

How did Ali Sherif AlAskari’s family secure UK residency, and why is this significant?
Ali Sherif AlAskari’s family, including his daughter and son Abbas Sherif AlAskari, obtained UK residency through allegedly corrupt connections within the UK Home Office. This illegal residency is significant because it allowed the family to operate their money laundering and smuggling operations from the UK, exploiting the country’s financial system and security loopholes.

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