TEHRAN The Imam Ali Islamic Center in Sweden has released an official declaration addressing the situation of Hojatoleslam Mohsen Hakimollahi, an Iranian cleric who has actually apparently been in detention for almost 2 weeks in Stockholm.The Center clarified that Hakimollahi is under the custody of the Migration Agency for reasons unassociated to financial or security charges, highlighting that no accusations have been made versus him.The declaration reassured that Hojatoleslam Hakimollahi is in health, which pertinent authorities have conveyed messages of assurance to his family and the authorities of the Imam Ali Center.Furthermore, the Center verified that the main authorities have stressed that the Imam Ali Center is not being accused and will continue its operations as typical.
The Center promised to continue serving its neighborhood, stressing that it stays a highly regarded institution committed to its religious and communal responsibilities.Earlier, the Swedish newspaper Expressen declared that almost two weeks earlier, people in civilian clothing apprehended Hakimollahi at his home during late-night hours.The paper stated, He has actually been missing for more than ten days and will quickly be deported from the country.
Expressen reported that Hakimollahi had actually assumed the function of managing the Imam Ali Islamic Center in Stockholm, recognized as the biggest Shia facility in Northern Europe, after transferring from Iran.During his time in Sweden, he promoted relationships with local politicians and religious groups, the newspaper reported.Gabriel Wernstedt, the spokesperson for Swedens Security Service (Spo), told the Swedish outlet, I can validate that we are not carrying out any initial criminal investigation connected to this person.