It has been close to over a century that the teachings of criminology, with an emphasis on the concept of identifying the causes and factors of crime, have been receiving attention in the criminal and legal policies of political regimes and judicial structures of countries. Despite the necessity of paying attention to this matter and the repeated emphasis of social scientists and jurists on the implementation of the knowledge in the legal-judicial structure of the country, we are witnessing the least attention being paid to the warnings and criticisms raised in this field.

In the early 1980s, during the boom of the pre-sale apartment market, we witnessed various types of advertisements in different forms; from front page newspaper ads to colorful supplements inviting people to pre-purchase apartments, adorned with photos and images of famous figures of that time, which were delivered to the audience for free along with the newspapers. But it didn’t take long for us to hear the cries of people in the corridors of the courts who had fallen victim to the deceitful and false advertisements, dreaming of becoming homeowners, and had been taken advantage of by opportunistic individuals. As the number of cases increased and the lives of the poor people who had been deceived were ruined, the authorities began to think of a solution. First, they issued orders to regulate all types of advertisements, and then with the law protecting pre-purchasers of housing, they organized this process, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of such cases.

This brief introduction is written to remind the esteemed authorities of the judiciary and national security that the exploitation of individuals for profit through the power of media and advertising in the chaotic economic market is not a new or uncommon occurrence. We have often witnessed fraud and financial abuse by companies, banks, chain stores, and others. It is the duty and responsibility of regulatory and judicial institutions to closely monitor such matters and have a heightened sensitivity towards the activities of certain companies and stores that dominate the entire virtual and media space overnight with exorbitant advertising costs. Until the validity of their claims and the amount of their cash and non-cash capital is confirmed, no form of activity, especially extensive advertising, should be allowed. The tragedy that has befallen the unfortunate people due to “Kourosh Company” today is the result of mismanagement by regulatory bodies and the lack of supervision over the advertising space by famous figures in society, which could have been prevented with minimal oversight and certainly requires comprehensive investigation and follow-up

The principles of the Constitution, the Charter of Citizens’ Rights, the Document of Judicial Security, and other laws passed by the country demonstrate the government’s duty to protect the rights and ensure the security of the people in various aspects. The obligation of the government to be accountable and compensate for the losses of the nation is a valid claim, as safeguarding the rights of the people and taking preventive measures against corruption in society, and creating security in various dimensions, including economic security, is the most obvious duty of governance. One notable point is that if the supervisory bodies and issuing authorities of permits for economic activities and the like were required to follow current laws and act according to the rule of law, the first step in preventing such crimes would be taken. For example, in this recent issue, it is worth considering and reflecting on which institution granted the mentioned store a permit to operate in this field? Which supervisory authority examined the permit for Korush Company’s export of iPhones? By which institution was

As the legal case of Kourosh Company’s store sale was brought up, various reactions from government authorities and some active individuals in the media and politics have been taken, which along with the criticism of legal experts, especially lawyers, is of special importance. Among the noteworthy points resulting from the news and rumors surrounding this issue is an article published by the spokesperson of the judiciary. According to the published news, this judicial figure has announced that those who have received money in exchange for advertising for the mentioned store are obligated to return all the received money to the judiciary’s account. Apart from the legal criticisms, there are several points to consider and investigate. Firstly, what is the legal basis and reason for issuing such an order? Secondly, under what inherent authority has the spokesperson of the judiciary been able to issue such a decree? Thirdly, are the beneficiaries of the received funds the faces mentioned, or is it the judiciary that these individuals are obligated to return the funds to the court? Has the investigating

The most important point is that the judiciary requires a fee for registering the complaints of the defrauded, which, depending on the number of victims and the procedures for registering complaints in the offices of judicial services and the ongoing costs of this action, will be a considerable amount. It would be better if the judiciary, in its attempt to assist the defrauded, would issue an order or a circular stating that no fee should be charged for registering complaints in the case of Kourosh Company; rather, the defrauded should be made aware of the support and assistance of the authorities for a brief moment, so that they can feel it tangibly and concretely.