The technology "FindFace," developed by the Russian company NtechLab associated with the state corporation Rostec, has been under scrutiny for its use in spying on opposition activists and journalists in Russia. Leaked data reveals that in August 2019, Iranian company Rasadco purchased this surveillance system, which was later taken over by a larger firm called Kama, allegedly managed by a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This transfer has raised concerns regarding the technology's potential misuse against political adversaries in Iran.

Following its acquisition, Kama has offered the FindFace technology to various governmental and military bodies in Iran, including the Ministry of Intelligence and organizations affiliated with the IRGC. Among its clients from 2020 to 2022 are noted institutions like Sharif University of Technology in Tehran and authorities in Mashhad, with contracts reportedly valued at significant amounts in rial, indicating the extent of the technology's integration into state surveillance mechanisms. The implications of this acquisition reflect a concerning trend where authoritarian regimes are bolstering their surveillance capabilities through foreign technology.

Journalists have pointed out that these acquisitions often involve intermediary companies used by the regime for confidential transactions, thereby circumventing scrutiny. The report suggests that the Iranian government is increasingly reliant on such technologies to monitor dissent, which could threaten civil liberties and increase repression in an already restrictive political environment, further entrenching the regime's control over its populace.