Iran has launched a comprehensive investigation into the distribution of "Internet Pro," a privileged internet access service.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the Head of the Judiciary of Iran, issued the order following reports of unauthorized access and potential corruption within the tiered network system.
Mohseni-Eje'i expressed serious concern that high-speed, less-restricted internet access—intended strictly for specific professional groups and experts—is being granted to individuals who do not meet the established criteria. He has officially instructed the Prosecutor General and relevant inspection bodies to identify those benefiting from the system illegally and to mitigate corruption risks associated with the uneven distribution of digital resources. The Judiciary Chief emphasized that such discrepancies in access could lead to systemic abuse and undermine administrative transparency.
Iran maintains a multi-tiered internet filtering system where access to global platforms and high-speed connections is often restricted for the general public but available to government officials, academics, and certain business sectors. This "layered" approach has frequently drawn criticism regarding digital equity, as the general population faces significant censorship on social media and international websites. The current investigation highlights growing internal scrutiny over how these digital privileges are managed and the potential for administrative corruption within the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
