The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has assumed control of the investigation into the disappearance of Masood Masjoody, a 45-year-old former Simon Fraser University instructor. While initially reported as a missing persons case by Burnaby RCMP, authorities now believe his disappearance involves criminality.
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- Report Date: Masjoody was reported missing on Monday, February 2, 2026, after neighbors raised concerns.
- Status: IHIT investigators characterize the disappearance as “highly out of character” and have deemed the circumstances suspicious.
- Safety Risk: Police do not believe this was a random incident, though they have explicitly stated there is currently no link to organized crime or local extortion rackets.
Profile of Masood Masjoody
- Academic History: He is a mathematician and former PhD candidate/instructor at SFU.
- Political Activism: He is known for his vocal opposition to the Iranian regime. Supporters and human rights advocates have expressed concern that his disappearance may be linked to his efforts to expose foreign interference in Canada.
- Recent Legal Rulings: In 2025, he was designated a “vexatious litigant” by the B.C. Court of Appeal following a series of dismissed lawsuits against academic institutions and members of the media.
Appeal for Information
Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT has appealed to Masjoody’s inner circle, suggesting that individuals close to him may hold information vital to the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448).
