Rafat Amirov
Rafat Amirov is a native of Azerbaijan and one of the two alleged organizers of a murder-for-hire plot against Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, reportedly funded by the Iranian government. He faces charges related to the conspiracy, which prosecutors claim involved a $500,000 bounty placed on Alinejad's head.
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United Kingdom:
Rafat Amirov was found guilty in an international murder-for-hire plot against Masih Alinejad.
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United Kingdom:
Rafat Amirov was involved in the murder-for-hire plot against Masih Alinejad.
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United Kingdom:
Rafat Amirov was convicted for plotting to assassinate journalist Masih Alinejad.
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Venezuela:
Rafat Amirov was found guilty of attempting to kidnap and murder journalist Masih Alinejad.
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United States:
Rafat Amirov was convicted for plotting to assassinate journalist Masih Alinejad as part of a murder-for-hire scheme.
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United States:
Rafat Amirov is a high-level member of the Russian mob accused of being involved in the plot to kill Alinejad.
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