Salehi Nima

Iran

1984-11-24

Male

EU, UN

Hacker and computer engineer, co-founder and deputy leader of “Ashiyane”

Nima Salehi is an Iranian hacker and computer engineer. He is founder of and a leading figure within the “Ashiyane” cyber group, linked to the Iranian regime. “Ashiyane” cooperates closely with the EU-listed Cyber Police (FATA) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is responsible for intensive cyber-attacks on both domestic opponents and reformists and foreign institutions. “Ashiyane” has assisted the regime’s crackdown on the opposition, which has involved numerous serious human rights violations. In his capacity as founder of and leading figure within “Ashiyane”, Nima Salehi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

CH

art. 16 (Financial sanctions) and art. 27 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 14

Function: Hacker and computer engineer, co-founder and deputy leader of “Ashiyane”

2026-08-18

CH

Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6)

UN, Switzerland country specific

Iran

Asset freeze, Travel ban, Financial restrictions

Switzerland imposes these sanctions under the Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6). The measures implement sanctions adopted by the UN Security Council and follow those of the European Union.