The person at the center of this case
United States companies and individuals (victims of cyber fraud)
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
ALIREZA SHAFIE NASAB
Justice for United States companies and individuals (victims of cyber fraud) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Nasab's current location and is he still operating cyber fraud schemes?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific U.S. companies and individuals were targeted, and what methods were used in the fraud conspiracy?
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contact
Lead #3What connections exist between Nasab and Mahak Rayan Afraz, the Tehran-based software company where he was employed?
Alireza Shafie Nasab is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud conspiracy targeting U.S. companies and individuals between May 2017 and October 2021. Nasab, who worked for a Tehran-based software company, is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. A federal arrest warrant was issued on June 15, 2023, and authorities seek information on his current whereabouts and activities.
Case
#951
United States (multi-state cyber crimes)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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clue
Lead #4Are there accomplices or co-conspirators in the United States or abroad who facilitated these cyber crimes?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft Caution: Alireza Shafie Nasab is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals from May of 2017 to October of 2021. Nasab is also known to have been employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz, a Tehran-based software company.
On June 15, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Nasab in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; and Aggravated Identity Theft.
Timeline of Events
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2017-05-01
Malicious cyber activity begins
Alleged conspiracy to commit computer fraud and wire fraud against U.S. targets begins in May 2017
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2021-10-31
Cyber activity period ends
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals concludes in October 2021
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2023-06-15
Federal arrest warrant issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issues federal arrest warrant for Alireza Shafie Nasab
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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For information leading to the resolution of this case