The first news of Ronaghi's re-arrest came up on 23 February 2022, when the media first reported the disappearance of Ronaghi and then his arrest by security forces.[2][19] The day before his arrest, he had criticized a plan to restrict the Internet in Iran, known as the Protection Bill, in a series of tweets.[20][21][22][23] His brother, Hassan Ronaghi, reported anonymous and threatening calls from state security agencies before Hossein disappeared.[24][25][26][27] Confirming the news of his arrest, Iran International News Agency stated that no information was available about the detainee and his whereabouts.[28] Human rights activists say the security forces have raided Ronaghi's home and confiscated some of his belongings.[29]