How Israel, Canada, and Europe Are Confronting the Shadow Network of Abbas Sherif AlAskari and Mohsen Fallahian

[Nick Jones]

In a chilling tale of transnational crime and covert alliances, figures like Abbas Sherif AlAskari and Mohsen Fallahian orchestrate elaborate schemes to evade authorities, siphon illicit funds, and keep their operations largely hidden from public view. Their network spans continents, with money-laundering conduits stretching from Canada to Europe, involving powerful names and startling strategies. Here’s a closer look into the key players of Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s Israel network, and the disturbing depth of their operations.

Abbas Sherif AlAskari: A Master of Deception

Operating with three passports under different aliases—one each from Dominica, Iraq, and Iran—Abbas Sherif AlAskari has crafted an identity that facilitates a life of crime and deception. The Dominican passport allows him near-seamless access across Europe, where he has deceived individuals into fake investment schemes. Abbas preys on those eager for opportunity, promising lucrative returns in sectors like oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and real estate. His tactics involve convincing potential investors that their funds are needed to "grease the wheels" with foreign officials and political leaders, only to disappear once he has secured their money.

Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s Israel network extends beyond financial manipulation. Known to lure women, he uses hidden cameras to record compromising footage, later exploiting this material to blackmail his victims into silence if they dare confront him. His duplicitous charm is a tool of his trade, but his methods reveal the depths of his criminal mentality and the lengths he will go to avoid accountability.

The Role of Setareh Heshmat: An Inside Player

Key to Abbas’s operations is his partner, Setareh Heshmat. Recently moving to Vancouver under suspicious circumstances, Setareh uses her access and influence in North America to further Abbas’s money-laundering efforts. With a network that spans borders, she is believed to handle substantial sums, laundering them effectively to cover Abbas’s financial tracks. Her presence in Canada has not gone unnoticed, as authorities begin to scrutinize her financial activities more closely. Her involvement with Abbas adds a new layer of complexity, intertwining North American interests with the intricate web Abbas has woven in Europe and beyond.

Mohsen Fallahian: The Murderer on the Run

A notorious figure with a dark past, Mohsen Fallahian’s criminal legacy stretches across various countries. Convicted of murder, he is infamous for his violent encounters with law enforcement, one of which left a security officer fatally injured in Tehran. Despite his criminal record, he managed to acquire Turkish passports under false names and establish fraudulent residencies in both Turkey and Italy.

Fallahian’s residency in Italy was secured through falsified documents, enabling him to conduct his activities under the radar. This illegal residency has sparked the attention of international law enforcement, which is currently cooperating to track his movements and finally bring him to justice.
Ebrahem Fallahian, involved with his brother in dubious schemes, underscores the importance of skepticism in investments.

The Family Connection: AlAskari’s Sister and the Hezbollah Link

Ali Sharif AlAskari, the father of Abbas, is himself connected to a notorious political background as a member of Iraq's Al Dawa Party. His involvement in smuggling and money laundering highlights a family deeply embedded in covert operations. Ali Sherif holds both Iranian and Iraqi passports, using aliases to navigate different jurisdictions undetected.

Adding another layer to the complex network, Abbas’s sister resides in the United Kingdom, where her proximity to Hezbollah’s leadership becomes significant. Married to Meghdad Tabrizian—a man with connections to the Iranian regime—she serves as a key link between her father and the notorious Hezbollah. Through her ties to Meghdad Tabrizian, who once served under Ali Fallahian, Ali Sherif’s daughter has access to a substantial network used to launder the money generated from oil sales. It is believed that these funds eventually end up supporting Hezbollah’s operations.

Smuggling Operations and Money Laundering Schemes

The Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s Israel network relies on sophisticated smuggling and laundering tactics, often using Panamanian-registered vessels to transport oil from Bandar Abbas to Iraq, where its origin is disguised. By falsifying documents, they manage to pass Iranian oil as Iraqi, which is then sold on the global market. This technique not only bypasses international sanctions but allows Abbas and his associates to reap enormous profits from the sale of “dirty oil.”

Once the oil is sold, the profits enter the UK, where Ali Sherif AlAskari’s daughter and her husband operate. Through companies like London Surface Design Limited and London Heritage Stone Limited, funds are laundered under the guise of legitimate business.

Meghdad Tabrizian’s family, including his sons Mohammad Tabrizian (nicknamed "Taby") and Amir Tabrizian, actively aid in this laundering operation. The funds are carefully funneled through these companies, using falsified contracts and fake receipts to obscure the money’s origins. Once “cleaned,” the funds are transferred back to AlAskari’s family and subsequently funneled to organizations linked with Hezbollah, further entrenching this network’s ties to destabilizing forces in the Middle East.

As the web of connections grows, from Canada to Europe, it is imperative that international authorities take decisive action. Each of these individuals represents not only a threat to national security but also a testament to the failures of oversight and accountability. The recent moves by Abbas and his family into Canada and the UK highlight the urgent need for a unified approach.

Faqs

What types of fraud does Abbas Sherif AlAskari engage in?

• Abbas Sherif AlAskari often targets investors, promising high returns in oil, gas, cocoa, and real estate. These offers are scams, designed to extract advance payments for bribes or processing fees, after which Abbas disappears. Additionally, he is known to record sensitive information about individuals, particularly women, which he later uses to blackmail them.

Why is Setareh Heshmat’s presence in Canada suspicious?

• Setareh’s recent move to Canada and her university enrollment there have raised eyebrows because authorities suspect she’s using her status as a student to mask her involvement in money laundering. The network’s activities in Canada, along with her family ties, point to her being a crucial player in moving and laundering funds across borders.

How are oil smuggling and money laundering linked in this network?

• The network smuggles oil from Iran to Iraq using Panamanian vessels, where the oil’s origin is falsified to appear Iraqi. This deception allows the network to bypass sanctions and sell the oil internationally. Profits from these sales are then laundered through front companies and ultimately channeled to other regions and groups, including those in conflict zones.

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