Rumors of Lionel Messi Cheating: Nothing More Than Lies? (3 of 3)

His resemblance was so striking that Iranian police briefly detained him after large crowds mistook him for the real deal. Following his release, Parastesh took full advantage by leveraging his newfound fame, landing modeling contracts and media attention. It appears he may have “taken advantage” in other ways too if the victims are to be believed.

In response to the accusations against Parastesh that he used his likeness to deceive women into relationships, he has completely denied them, stating that in a country like Iran he would have faced serious legal repercussions if he had actually committed such acts. He went on to emphasize that the rumors have caused a whole lot of stress for him, particularly in a conservative society and the strain they put on his relationship with his family.