DUBAI, UAE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent months, amid escalating political tensions surrounding Iran and the growing polarization across social media platforms, a series of unfounded allegations regarding my economic activities and personal affairs — Ali Ansari — have been republished in certain media outlets and online platforms. As some of these claims have now entered parts of the European media landscape, I consider it necessary to provide a clear, documented, and responsible statement.

As an economic actor engaged in the production and services sectors for about 40 years, I have consistently conducted my activities, both inside and outside Iran, in full compliance with national laws and international regulations. Projects such as Iran Mall, developed with the aim of strengthening commercial and tourism infrastructure and creating employment opportunities, have been purely economic in nature. All stages of their implementation were carried out under the supervision of the relevant legal authorities.

However, within Iran's polarized political climate, certain factions portrayed such projects as symbols of "cultural influence," while others attempted to exploit the charged atmosphere by advancing entirely unsubstantiated claims about my alleged connections to political figures or institutions. The existence of these contradictory narratives clearly demonstrates that the objective was not to uncover the truth, but rather to politically instrumentalize the name of a private-sector entrepreneur.

In recent years, due to my shareholding in Future Bank (Bank Ayandeh), I was subjected to extensive legal and regulatory pressures — a process that ultimately led to the bank's dissolution. It is self-evident that had there been any organized relationship or special political backing, such an outcome would not have occurred. This fact alone serves as a documented response to allegations of ties to governmental bodies.

Under current circumstances, and in the context of intensifying geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, efforts are underway in the United Kingdom and certain other countries to impose restrictions and sanctions against me without the presentation of credible evidence and through unilateral procedures. Such actions — which appear influenced by prevailing political dynamics and behind-the-scenes lobbying — are inconsistent with the fundamental principles of the rule of law, due process, and the protection of legitimate property rights, all of which are cornerstones of European legal systems. Accordingly, I have instructed my legal counsel to initiate formal proceedings challenging the sanctions imposed by the UK government on 30 October of last year.

Economic activity, particularly at the international level, inherently involves commercial risks, contractual disputes, and professional competition. It is clear that in such an environment, financial disagreements or conflicts of interest may give rise to damaging allegations. Nevertheless, none of these circumstances can substitute for the obligation to present substantiated evidence and to follow established legal procedures.

I have always operated as an independent entrepreneur. I categorically reject all accusations that have been raised and reserve my right to pursue legal action against any individual or entity that, without presenting evidence, seeks to damage my professional reputation and lawful economic activities.

Finally, I call upon professional media outlets in Europe to uphold the fundamental principles of journalism — including verification, impartiality, and a clear distinction between fact and speculation — and to refrain from republishing unverified claims. The credibility of a free press rests on accuracy, fairness, and respect for legal processes. At a time when misinformation can rapidly become a tool for political or economic pressure, the professional responsibility of the media is more important than ever.

Ali Ansari

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Zum 75. Jahrestag des Bundeskriminalamts (BKA) stellt Präsident Holger Münch die IT-Strategie der Behörde unter das Leitmotiv der digitalen Souveränität. Das Amt wolle vorhandene Daten für Ermittlungen deutlich besser nutzbar machen, ohne sich dabei in die Abhängigkeit einzelner ausländischer IT-Anbieter zu begeben, sagte Münch der Deutschen Presse-Agentur. In einer Zeit, in der Abhängigkeiten gezielt ausgenutzt werden könnten, müsse genauer geprüft werden, welche Produkte man einkauft und welche Fähigkeiten im eigenen Haus aufgebaut werden, so der BKA-Chef.

Im Zentrum steht für Münch nicht nur die Hoheit über die eigenen Daten, sondern auch die wirtschaftliche und politische Unabhängigkeit von Herstellern. Als Risiko nennt er etwa drastische Erhöhungen von Lizenzgebühren. IT-Fachleute verweisen darüber hinaus auf die wachsende Sorge, politischer Druck könne sich eines Tages in Form gesperrter Zugänge zu Daten oder sogar einer Fernabschaltung von Software durch US-Anbieter äußern. Vor diesem Hintergrund gewinnt die Frage, wie Ermittlungsbehörden ihre technischen Grundlagen gestalten, an strategischer Bedeutung.

Ein prominentes Beispiel für die Debatte ist der US-Anbieter Palantir. Dessen Analyseplattform "Gotham" wird bereits in mehreren Bundesländern eingesetzt, darunter Bayern, Hessen, Nordrhein-Westfalen und Baden-Württemberg. Der Hersteller betont, die Datenhoheit verbleibe vollständig bei den jeweiligen Polizeibehörden. Auf Bundesebene signalisiert Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) jedoch nach Darstellung Münchs derzeit kaum Bereitschaft, diese Software für die Bundessicherheitsbehörden zu nutzen. Damit rückt ein eigenständiger Ansatz in den Fokus, der nicht auf eine einzige Komplettlösung setzt.

Münch beschreibt als Zielbild eine IT-Landschaft, die aus verschiedenen Modulen unterschiedlicher Entwickler besteht. Kernstück soll eine Datenintegrationsschicht sein, die das BKA am Markt einkauft. Auf dieser Ebene sollen dann unterschiedliche Analysewerkzeuge laufen – teils bereits vorhandene Systeme, teils Eigenentwicklungen und ergänzend zugekaufte Tools. Erst eine solche Architektur ermögliche es, bislang getrennt vorliegende Informationen aus verschiedenen „Töpfen“ gemeinsam auszuwerten und für operative Ermittlungen nutzbar zu machen. Für die Strafverfolger geht es damit um mehr als reine Effizienzgewinne: Die technische Infrastruktur wird zum zentralen Baustein, um Handlungsfähigkeit und Unabhängigkeit der Behörde langfristig zu sichern.