A former Iranian official now residing in Toronto is alleged by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to have played a critical role in funding Middle East terrorist groups through his work in Iran’s mining sector. The CBSA report, obtained by Global News, claims Abbas Omidi, who served as deputy director of Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, helped the Islamic Republic generate revenue for state-sponsored terrorism. His position was closely tied to the military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which relies heavily on mining profits to support terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. The report states Omidi’s influence allowed Iran to fund military operations, weapons manufacturing, and global human rights abuses. His deportation hearing revealed he earned a salary four times higher than the national average, further highlighting his role in the regime’s financial networks. The CBSA alleges he exerted significant control over government power, enabling Iran’s continued support for terrorism. This case is part of Canada’s broader effort to deport suspected Iranian officials since 2022, with 12 individuals already removed and 52 investigations ongoing. The report underscores the IRGC’s reliance on mining revenues, which account for 40% of Iran’s GDP, to sustain its terror activities.

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