Found Deceased Canada - Masood Masjoody, 45, former Simon Fraser U. instructor, critic of Iran Regime & ''a vexatious litigant'', Burnaby, B.C., 2 February 2026 *arr

'More details are emerging on the Burnaby, B.C., man who disappeared this week under suspicious circumstances—including that he was an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime.
Masood Masjoody, a former Simon Fraser University instructor, was discovered missing after concerned neighbours called the RCMP to check on him.
The case was handed over to homicide investigators due to signs of criminality, the details of which have not been made public.'

''Last year, Masjoody was also declared a vexatious litigant by the B.C. Court of Appeal after he unsuccessfully tried to sue the Burnaby Beacon, a since-shuttered online news publication.
“Masjoody has habitually, persistently, and without reasonable cause commenced or continued vexatious proceedings in the courts of British Columbia,” the May 23, 2025 decision reads, citing seven civil suits and eight appeals he had filed.''

Feb. 5, 2026

'BURNABY - Homicide investigators have released a photo of a missing mathematician from Burnaby, B.C., to help with their search for the man.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 45-year-old Masood Masjoody, who has been missing since Monday, is known for his online presence as a mathematician who previously worked in academia.'

''The homicide team says there are no indications to suggest this is linked to gangs or extortion, and it's appealing to the public for further help in its investigation.

Spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong says investigators think Masjoody's disappearance was not random, and they believe some family and friends who have important information have not yet spoken to investigators.'

'VANCOUVER – An outspoken Iranian dissident who publicly warned Canadian authorities in 2021 about alleged Iranian regime infiltration of engineering programs at Simon Fraser University has disappeared under suspicious circumstances, prompting an investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.'

Police in Canada have concluded that a missing Iranian activist was most likely the victim of murder, prompting fears that his disappearance has the hallmarks of a transnational repression campaign targeting critics of Tehran.

Masood Masjoody, a mathematician critical of both Iran’s theocratic regime and the exiled family of the former shah, went missing in early February in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia.


Police are still searching for Masjoody’s body, and a spokesperson for the integrated homicide investigations team, which is part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), said all of the evidence investigators have collected indicates foul play.


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'IHIT File # 2026-151

'The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is calling on the public to help further its investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Masood Masjoody.

On the evening of February 2, 2026, Burnaby RCMP launched an investigation into the whereabouts of 45-year-old Masood Masjoody after receiving reports from concerned neighbours. Initial investigation by the Burnaby RCMP determined that Mr. Masjoody’s disappearance was out of character and criminality was involved.

IHIT deployed to Burnaby and has assumed conduct of the investigation.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Masjoody’s disappearance and are calling on those who knew Mr. Masjoody to come forward. At this time, there are no indications to suggest this incident is linked to gangs or extortions.

“We don’t believe Masood’s disappearance was random,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “We believe there are family and friends with important information who have yet to speak with us and we are asking them to come forward. It is essential for us to have all the information available to establish a fulsome timeline.”

Update (2026-02-05):

IHIT is working in close partnership with the Burnaby RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) as the search for Mr. Masjoody continues.

Investigators are releasing a photo of Mr. Masjoody in order to advance the investigation.

“Mr. Masjoody is known for his online presence and as a mathematician who previously worked in academia,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “A person’s background, lifestyle, and affiliations form a part of every IHIT investigation. As with all cases, it will be taken into consideration when identifying a motive.”

“We are aware of the impact Mr. Masjoody’s disappearance has had on his family, friends, and greater community. As the search efforts continue, investigators are providing updates to family as they become available.”

Anyone with information is asked to call IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at [email protected].''

Feb 7, 2026 rbbm

Masjoody's court filings​

Masjoody has filed a number of civil lawsuits and appeals since 2020. Last year, a judge found Masjoody had continued “vexatious” proceedings against a large number of parties.

Masjoody lost his job at SFU following a harassment complaint from a colleague. He subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit that was dismissed.

In 2024, Masjoody, who described himself as a “veteran pro‑democracy activist and dissident of the Islamic regime ruling Iran,” sued Reza Pahlavi, who is the son of Iran's last shah and a key figure in the recent Iranian anti-government demonstrations, and the social media website X, as well as more than a dozen other individuals.

Masjoody alleged the defendants defamed him through posts on X, and X was “vicariously liable” for the publication of the statements, according to a judge’s ruling.

That same judgment found an amended civil claim by Masjoody against Reza Pahlavi, X and a number of other defendants was “unnecessary and vexatious” and “embarrassing.”

Two people are now facing charges in relation to a B.C. mathematician’s death– over one month after he went missing.

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After weeks of extensive search efforts from investigators and local police, authorities found Masjoody’s remains in Mission on March 6.

Maple Ridge resident Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi, 48, and 45-year-old North Vancouver woman Arezou Soltani have been arrested in relation to Masjoody’s homicide.

Prosecutors have approved one count of first-degree murder against each of the two individuals.

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“The laying of first-degree murder charges marks a significant milestone and reflects the hard work undertaken over the past several weeks; however, much work remains as the prosecution process begins.”

No further information will be released as the case is now before the courts.

'On Friday, 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver were arrested and later each charged with one count of first-degree murder.
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Sgt. Freda Fong, a spokesperson for IHIT, said the two accused knew Masjoody.
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“We understand this case has impacted the Iranian community and has generated widespread concern and public interest,” she said in a statement Saturday.'

''In a letter to then prime minister Justin Trudeau in 2021, Masjoody said he had flagged Iranian regime programs that were involved in sensitive engineering and technology fields and warned that technologies developed in Canada could be brought back to Iran for nefarious purposes.''

Mar 15, 2026 #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia
Description: B.C.'s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says two people have now been charged in the death of a missing Burnaby man found dead in Mission last week. Forty-five-year-old Masood Masjoody, a former professor at SFU, was reported missing by concerned neighbours in early February. A man from Maple Ridge and a woman from North Vancouver are now facing first-degree murder charges.A previous version of this video stated that two men had been charged with murder. In fact, the individuals are a man from Maple Ridge and a woman from North Vancouver.

'On Monday, two Iranian-Canadians appeared in a Port Coquitlam, B.C., court charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Iranian dissident Masood Masjoody, 45, a mathematician and teacher at Simon Fraser University. His remains were discovered in Mission on March 6.'

PERSONAL, POLITICAL OR BOTH? Accused killers Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi (left) and Arezou Soltani.
'A publication ban was imposed on information emerging at their bail hearing. They are back in court March 25.
Initially, it was reported that his accused killers were alleged hitters for the Revolutionary Guards, but now that isn’t so clear.'