According to a 2014 HP Security Research report, the “Shabgard” group, of which Jorjandi was a key member, was linked to the country’s official cybersecurity system and, at times, associated with prestigious Iranian universities.
After his release, Jorjandi joined the “Kashef” banking security project under the Central Bank, indicating his collaboration with official security institutions.
Contradictory Media Conduct
Abroad, Jorjandi presents himself as a corruption critic and appears on foreign media outlets like BBC and VOA. However, domestic judicial authorities (such as Javad Javidnia) describe him as an “ambitious regime affiliate” with unclear behind-the-scenes motives.
Some analyses suggest that his media presence and selective exposés operate within the framework of internal-external “soft warfare” against rival factions.
Conclusion
Jorjandi’s security background with state institutions, combined with his media role abroad, raises questions about his true independence and hidden role in the anti-corruption discourse.
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