Ashkan Talebi Balakhiyabani

Ashkan Talebi Balakhiyabani, a 22-year-old from Mashhad, was arrested on the evening of January 7, 2024, while returning from his workplace. After three weeks of being out of contact, he called his family and informed them of the issuance of a death sentence against him. According to a source familiar with the situation of this prisoner, Ashkan Talebi stated in a phone call with his family on February 28, 2024: "We have been informed that a death sentence has been issued, and this call is for farewell." This was his first contact with his family since his arrest. Ashkan Talebi, who worked as a motorcycle courier, was stopped and arrested by security forces on the evening of January 7, 2024, while returning from his workplace. His family had no information about his place of detention or his legal status during the three weeks following his arrest, and they were not able to contact him. As of the time of this report, no official information has been released by judicial or security authorities regarding the charges, the proceedings, or the confirmation of the death sentence. The prolonged lack of information for the family and the unofficial announcement of the death sentence during a brief phone call have heightened concerns regarding the status of this prisoner.

Professional Background: Motorcycle Courier