MANAMA: Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior released the details about Hussain Najati in response to media reports by clarifying the whereabouts of the person in question.
Hussain Mirza Abdulbaqi Mohammed (Known as Najati) was born in Bahrain in 1960 to Bahraini residents of Iranian nationality.
His father was an ID certificate holder from the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (which is typically issued to Iranians who are longtime residents of Bahrain). He was born in Iran in 1920 and obtained Bahraini nationality in 2002.
His mother was also born in Iran and obtained her Bahraini nationality in 2002.
Najati lived in Bahrain until 1977 when, at age 17, he went to Najaf to study on a temporary passport.
On 20/12/1978 Najati was issued another temporary passport to travel to Iraq, Syria and Iran.
On 14/9/1980 he again went to Iran using a temporary passport that had been issued on 20/12/1978. He continued his education and remained there until 2001.
Najati returned to Bahrain in May 2001 on a ticket from the Bahrain Embassy in Iran. He has two boys and three girls, all of whom were born in Iran and carry Iranian birth certificates.
On 10/12/2001 he illegally obtained Bahraini nationality for himself, his wife and his children.
On 3/11/2010 their status was corrected in regard to the Bahraini nationality
On 6/11/2012 an order was issued to withdraw his nationality
Najati was not transparent and did not communicate with Bahraini officials as to his situation in the country. The government only learned that Najati is the representative of the religious leader, Ali al-Sistani from calls received by top Iraqi government officials and from the Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Shiite Islamic Council in Lebanon, Shaikh Abdulamir Qablan. It was also learned from employees at Najati’s office that he collects money and redistributes it in the name of al-Sistani.
Working as an official agent to any organization requires an official letter that declares the responsibilities and activities of the individual and the approval of the appropriate government office is required.
As none of the required procedures had been taken, it was decided to deport Najati in accordance with the laws and regulations in Bahrain.
The Interior Minister is committed to upholding the law and will take steps to address illegal activity and to protect its security and stability.