Canada Deports Man Linked to Iran Sanctions Evasion

• •Amin Yousefijam is being deported for coordinating shipments aiding Iran's sanctions evasion.
• •The shipments included dual-use goods that could be used for military applications.
• •Canada is increasing efforts to remove individuals linked to the Iranian regime.

Amin Yousefijam, a former Tehran police lieutenant residing in Canada, is being deported for his role in a scheme that helped Iran evade US and Canadian sanctions. He coordinated shipments of dual-use goods, including electronics and motors, from the US to Iran via the UAE. Yousefijam was arrested in Toronto in 2021, extradited to the US, and pleaded guilty to sanctions violations. The Immigration and Refugee Board found he intentionally failed to disclose his US conviction when applying for a name change. The deportation order was issued in July 2026 but was only made public recently. Canada is actively working to remove individuals with ties to the Iranian regime, with 40 senior Iranian officials identified as living in Canada as of October 1, 2026. Yousefijam's case is part of broader efforts to combat sanctions evasion and national security threats.