He is currently under police custody with murder charges, and submitted himself to local police after killing his second wife. From top student to mathematician, from minister to mayor, and then to a high-profile criminal case — Mohammad-Ali Najafi’s life encapsulates both the opportunities and the vulnerabilities of elite public service. His professional accomplishments were significant, but his later personal and legal troubles overshadowed much of his public legacy.
Mohammad-Ali Najafi was known long before his political career for his intellectual achievements and deep expertise in mathematics. As a student who topped national university entrance exams, he became a symbol of academic excellence in the 1970s. His time at Sharif University of Technology and MIT shaped his analytical and problem-solving mindset, which later influenced his approach to public administration.
