The person at the center of this case
United States companies and individuals (cybercrime victims)
Cold Case · Open
3 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 was Nasab's specific role at Mahak Rayan Afraz, and how did his employment facilitate the cyber attacks?
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evidence
Lead #2What methods and tools were used in the identity theft and wire fraud schemes, and how were victims identified?
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location
Lead #3Where is Nasab currently believed to be located, and has he fled to Iran or another country?
Alireza Shafie Nasab is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime conspiracy targeting U.S. companies and individuals between May 2017 and October 2021. The charges include computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, with evidence suggesting he was employed by a Tehran-based software company during the criminal activity. A federal arrest warrant was issued on June 15, 2023, and Nasab remains at large, with the FBI offering a reward for information leading to his capture.
Case
#951
United States (multi-state cyber operations)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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More leads to consider
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clue
Lead #4Were there accomplices or co-conspirators in the United States who facilitated these cybercrimes?
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contact
Lead #5What specific U.S. companies and individuals were targeted, and what was the financial or data impact?
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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
Start of alleged conspiracy to commit computer fraud and wire fraud against U.S. targets
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2021-10-31
Cyber activity ceases
End of documented malicious cyber operations attributed to Nasab
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2023-06-15
Federal arrest warrant issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issues warrant for Alireza Shafie Nasab charging conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case