The UK’s Dark Underbelly - The AlAskari Family’s Financial Crimes and Terror  Connections
                     The UK’s Dark Underbelly - The AlAskari Family’s Financial Crimes and Terror  
Connections
Few names stand out in the context of financial fraud, organized crime, and political corruption at large  
than Sherif AlAskari, his son Abbas Sherif AlAskari, and Mohsen Fallahian. This trio has their operation  
from the Middle East and have stretched their operation up to the UK, Europe and other parts of the  
world making them major players in money laundering, offshore bank and oil business.
Their actions have drawn scrutiny from law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions, and their  
alleged ties to terrorist organizations only deepen the intrigue surrounding them. As global connectivity  
increases, the activities of AlAskari and his associates underscore the urgent need for international  
cooperation to combat sophisticated criminal networks.
The AlAskari Network: A Legacy of Fraud
At the heart of this criminal empire is Sherif AlAskari, a man with deep ties to both Iran and Iraq. He  
carries two passports, under different names: an Iranian passport under the name "Sherif AlAskari" and  
an Iraqi passport under the alias "Ali Sharif AlAskari." His son, Abbas Sherif AlAskari, has inherited and  
expanded this empire, employing fraudulent schemes that have defrauded millions and taken advantage  
of the vulnerabilities in financial systems worldwide.
Key Points:
 Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s Fake Investment Scams: Abbas has made a name for himself by conning  
individuals into fake investments in oil, gas, gold, cocoa, and real estate across Europe and  
Africa. He lures victims with promises of high returns, and presenting them with beautiful  
women, often claiming that he needs advance payments to bribe politicians or presidents to  
secure the deals. Once the money is transferred, Abbas disappears, leaving his victims with  
nothing but empty promises. If they ask for their money, he blackmails them, saying that he will  
expose them leaking their videos that he secretly captures with the women with the help a  
hidden micro camera.
 Exploiting the UK Financial System: Abbas, along with his sister and brother-in-law, Meghdad  
Tabrizian, managed to obtain residency in London through illegal means, using forged  
documents and exploiting their connections within the UK Home Office. From their base in  
London, they have established a network of shell companies that funnel illicit money across  
Europe.
 Offshore Banking and Tax Evasion: Central to their operation is the use of offshore bank  
accounts in jurisdictions like the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cyprus. By funneling money  
through these offshore accounts, the Abbas Sherif AlAskari network is able to evade taxes and  
launder money on a massive scale. This practice, known as "round-tripping," allows them to  
move funds across borders while obscuring their origins.
 Shell Companies and False Contracts: Abbas Sherif AlAskari and his associates are experts at  
using shell companies and false contracts to cover their tracks. They create fake invoices and  
phony business deals to justify the movement of large sums of money. This not only launders  
the illicit funds but also allows them to disguise illegal proceeds as legitimate income.
Oil Smuggling Operations: A Global Enterprise
While their financial fraud operations are vast, it’s their oil smuggling business that has raised the most  
concern. With international sanctions imposed on Iran, AlAskari and Fallahian have found ways to  
bypass these restrictions by smuggling Iranian oil to Iraq, where they change the oil’s origin to make it  
appear as if it came from Iraq. Using Panamanian-registered vessels, they transport this oil to  
international markets, selling it at a profit while avoiding detection by authorities.
Key Points:
 Panamanian Vessels and Falsified Documents: The oil smuggling operation relies heavily on the  
use of Panamanian-flagged vessels, which are notoriously difficult to track. Once the oil is  
transported to Iraq, the paperwork is altered to make it appear as if the oil was produced in  
Iraq, effectively bypassing international sanctions on Iranian oil.
 Profits Funneled into Money Laundering Schemes: The profits from these oil sales are then  
funneled into the AlAskari network’s money laundering operations in Europe, particularly  
through their London-based shell companies. This illicit money is used to fund further criminal 
 activities, including fraudulent investments and bribery.
The Fallahian Connection: Terrorism, Oil, and Drones
Adding another layer to this complex criminal web is the involvement of Mohsen Fallahian, a known  
associate of the AlAskari family. Mohsen, along with his brother Ebrahim Fallahian, has been involved in  
a variety of illicit activities, including obtaining forged passports and illegal residency in Italy. But it’s his  
ties to terrorism and drone warfare that have drawn the most attention.
Key Points:
 Terrorism Financing and Hezbollah Connections: Fallahian’s activities extend beyond financial  
fraud. He is deeply connected to Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary group, and is believed to 
 be using his illicit gains to finance terrorist operations in the Middle East. His connections to
Iran’s political and military elite, including former Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahian, are  
well-documented. Ali Fallahian, who is linked to the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina, has long  
been on the radar of international law enforcement.
 Drone Warfare and AI Technology: In recent years, Mohsen Fallahian has shifted his focus to  
drone warfare, working with Iranian authorities to develop advanced drone technologies. These  
drones, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and object detection systems, have been used in  
attacks against Israel, raising alarms about the role of AI in modern warfare.
The Role of Abbas Sherif AlAskari in the UK
Abbas Sherif AlAskari’s activities in the UK have not gone unnoticed. In recent years, investigative  
agencies in the UK have uncovered discrepancies in his financial transactions, raising concerns about his  
role in money laundering and terrorist financing. Despite these concerns, Abbas has managed to evade  
prosecution, largely due to his ability to exploit loopholes in the UK’s financial and legal systems.
Key Points:
 Illegal Residency in the UK: Abbas and his family obtained their residency in the UK through 
 illegal methods, using forged documents and connections within the Home Office. This has  
allowed them to operate freely within the country, using London as a base for their criminal  
operations.
 Ties to Hezbollah and Terrorist Financing: While direct links to terrorism have not been proven,  
there is strong evidence to suggest that the money laundered through Abbas’s network has
been used to fund terrorist activities in the Middle East. His sister’s close friendship with the  
wife of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has only fueled these suspicions.
Conclusion
The story of Sherif AlAskari, Abbas Sherif AlAskari, and Mohsen Fallahian is a chilling example of how  
international criminal networks can exploit global financial systems to fund terrorism and evade justice.  
Their use of offshore banking, shell companies, and false contracts has allowed them to operate with  
impunity, while their oil smuggling operations have enabled them to generate vast profits.