Reports have circulated about the arrest of former Afghan parliamentary vice-speaker, ex-deputy elected from Balkh, and major businessman Abbas Ibrahimzoda. According to the information, the reason for his sudden detention was "many complaints from business competitors," reports Amu.tv.
According to sources, this incident occurred on September 24. It is said that more than $350,000 in bail has been deposited so far, but it is noted that he is still in custody. Official agencies have not yet given an open comment on this matter.
Abbas Ibrahimzadeh, a Hazara, has been mentioned among the largest businessmen in Afghanistan since the 1990s. He was known to the public by the nickname "Abbos Dollar" because he headed the moneychangers' association in Balkh. Ibrahimzada Group, founded by Ibrahimzada, includes more than twenty companies; it is known to have controlled the local television network, invested in educational and charitable projects.
In his political career, he was twice elected to the Volesi Jirga. It is said that before the Taliban seized power, Ibrahimzadeh's armed units defended Mazar-i-Sharif for about two months. He later left Afghanistan and began residing in Turkey; The date of his move to Tashkent has not been disclosed.
In his commercial activities, Ibrahimzoda established large logistics chains with Central Asia. It is noted that it was engaged in the supply of gasoline, gas, mineral fertilizers, and construction materials from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and neighboring regions. There is information that the capacity of the fuel and gas storage facility near the Hairatan station has reached 50 thousand tons.
According to Amu.tv, over the past four years, it has invested more than $50 million in local economic sectors, especially in transport and the flour industry. In 2023, the Taliban reportedly sealed 19 facilities belonging to the businessman - six gas stations, two hospitals, a television channel, two food factories, five shopping centers, two residential complexes, and an industrial facility in Hairatan.
At the moment, there is no complete information on the legal status of the case, the reasons for the detention, and further proceedings. As soon as official confirmation or refusal is given, the situation is expected to be clarified. At the same time, it is emphasized that, according to the law, any person is considered innocent until the accusation is proven in court.
Interest in the topic is high: the events surrounding a large landowner and a former political figure raise questions about how much the region's business environment, investment movement, and cross-border logistics will be affected. If official explanations and legal assessments are published in the coming days, answers to many unclear points around the incident may emerge.
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