The person at the center of this case
United States companies and individuals (cybercrime victims)
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
ALIREZA SHAFIE NASAB
Justice for United States companies and individuals (cybercrime victims) — 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 Alireza Shafie Nasab's current location and is he still operating from Tehran or has he relocated?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific U.S. companies and individuals were targeted, and what sensitive data or financial losses resulted from the conspiracy?
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contact
Lead #3Did Nasab have co-conspirators in the United States or abroad who remain unidentified or at large?
Alireza Shafie Nasab is wanted for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime conspiracy targeting U.S. companies and individuals between May 2017 and October 2021, including wire fraud and identity theft. Nasab, believed to be employed by a Tehran-based software company, evaded capture after a federal arrest warrant was issued in June 2023. The FBI seeks information on his current whereabouts and activities to bring him to justice.
Case
#951
United States (federal jurisdiction)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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person
Lead #4What is Nasab's connection to Mahak Rayan Afraz and did the company knowingly facilitate his criminal activities?
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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. entities begins
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2021-10-31
Cyber activity ceases
Alleged malicious cyber activity period ends in October 2021
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2023-06-15
Federal arrest warrant issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issues arrest warrant for Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud, Wire Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case