Banafsha Mahmoudian

Banafsha Mahmoudian is the Director General of Pensions at the Social Security Organization in Iran, where she has focused on tackling issues related to fraudulent practices in social welfare, particularly the rise of 'fake divorces' aimed at exploiting benefits intended for women and children. Through her leadership, the organization has initiated special committees to investigate and address cases where individuals misuse divorce laws to gain unfair access to pensions and other social services, ensuring that genuine beneficiaries receive the support they need.