Mehrdad New York
Iranian-American singer (1947–2023)
Mehrdad New York (born Jafar Aghashariati; September 24, 1947 – December 30, 2023) was an Iranian-American singer who was murdered in Iran in 2023. His murder, which resulted from an elaborate plot to seize his billion-dollar property holdings, received widespread media attention and public interest.
Life and career
Mehrdad New York gained recognition in the 2000s with songs including "Miyoun In Hame Khoshgel Kio Entekhab Konam" (Who Should I Choose Among All These Beautiful People). The song became popular among music fans for its humorous tone and catchy rhythm.
Beyond his music career, he owned significant real estate holdings in Iran, estimated to be worth over 4 trillion tomans (approximately $80 million USD at the time). In his final years, Mehrdad decided to travel to Iran to manage his assets. Due to his desire to have a large family and transfer his wealth to his children, he utilized surrogacy arrangements. He contracted with three Iranian women to carry his children, a decision that made him a controversial figure in the community.
Murder
Disappearance
In November 2024, Mehrdad's son in America contacted relatives in Iran expressing concern about his father's absence.
Details of the crime
According to the suspects' confessions, a young notary public along with the caretaker of Mehrdad's villa in Tehran's Yousefabad district orchestrated his murder.
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