Fariborz Raeis-Dana, an economist and an economics researcher, has been detained at his house by the security forces.

RAHANA: His wife Azadeh Forghani stated that 8 agents entered their house without showing an arrest warrant.

The reason for his arrest is not clear and the authorities have told them that he is being taken for questioning.

His whereabouts are unknown.

His wife also added that the agents did not even show their identification cards.

Forghani stated that they have been treated well and the authorities have told her to refrain from interviewing the media and if she does, she should state that the behavior of the authorities has been well.

They have also signed a document since the agents have taken Raeis-Dana’s laptop and CDs. Raeis-Dana is a member of the Iranian Writer’s Association.