In the first part of the interview of Ebrahim Khodabandeh, the CEO of the Nejat Society with Tehran Times, he presented a brief of his involvement with the MEK and missions of Nejat Society.
Asked about his activities as a member of the MEK, he explains how he served the group as foreign affairs agent who used to travel across the world. However, he was always under the group’s cult-like monitoring system.
Based on his testimonies, although he was not isolated at Camp Ashraf, Iraq, Khodabandeh was not allowed to visit his family including his daughter who was based in London.
He also told Tehran Times the process that ended with his arrest and extradition to Tehran and eventually his defection from the MEK. The foundation of Nejat Society was one of his achievements after he was released from Evin Prison. He explained about this humanitarian act.
The interview has been published in three parts on Tehran Times website. This is part two.