Edris Karsaz was arrested on 3 July 2024 during a raid by the Ministry of Intelligence on his family home in Oshnavieh, West Azerbaijan Province.

Following his arrest, Karsaz was taken to the Ministry’s detention facility in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province.

He was denied the right to meet with his family or have access to a lawyer for several weeks, and was then transferred to Oshnavieh Prison.

Karsaz was released on bail of five billion rials (nearly 10,000 USD) on 20 August.

There is no information on the charges against him.