A court in Ahvaz, in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, has reportedly sentenced Ruhollah Korki to death over allegations of cooperating with the exiled opposition group MEK and spying for Israel.

The charges also include publishing and disclosing classified documents, exchanging military and security information, insulting religious sanctities and officials, and acting against national security. The case was heard at Branch Two of the Ahvaz Criminal Court, The Caspian Post reports, citing the foreign-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

Korki was transferred to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz on 2 October 2025. He was arrested by security forces in Andimeshk on 5 August 2025.

According to HRANA, Korki is the brother of Amin Korki, who was arrested during nationwide protests in December 2017-January 2018 and died in March 2018 after being re-arrested under unclear circumstances.

Ruhollah Korki, 47, is married and originally from Andimeshk County.