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Farhan Ul Arshad (suspect/fugitive)

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Farhan Ul Arshad (suspect/fugitive)

Case
#627
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Cold Case ยท Open - Wanted
14 years waiting ยท since 2012

FARHAN UL ARSHAD

Justice for Farhan Ul Arshad (suspect/fugitive) โ€” the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.

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suspect
Lead #1

What is Farhan Ul Arshad's current location and how has he evaded capture since 2012?

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evidence
Lead #2

What specific computer systems were compromised and how were victims identified across multiple countries?

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contact
Lead #3

Who are the other members of the international criminal organization that extended across Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and other nations?

Farhan Ul Arshad is wanted for his role in an international telecommunications fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $50 million between 2008 and 2012, involving compromised computer systems across multiple countries. The conspiracy involved criminal organization members operating in Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Italy, Malaysia and other nations. He was last known to be in Malaysia and may travel to the UAE, Canada, Germany, the UK, or Pakistan; anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI.

Case
#627
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - United States District Court, District of New Jersey

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clue
Lead #4

Why did the scheme specifically target large telecom companies and government entities?

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location
Lead #5

What connections does Arshad have to the UAE, Canada, Germany, and the UK that suggest he may travel there?

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Source Narrative

Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Gain Unauthorized Access to Computers; Wire Fraud; Unauthorized Access to Computers Caution: Farhan Ul Arshad is wanted for his alleged involvement in an international telecommunications scheme that defrauded unsuspecting individuals, companies, and government entities, to include large telecom companies, in both the United States and abroad. Between November of 2008 and April of 2012, Farhan Ul Arshad is alleged to have compromised computer systems and conducted the scheme which ultimately defrauded victims of amounts in excess of $50 million.

The international scheme involved members of a criminal organization that extended into Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Italy, and Malaysia, among other nations. On June 29, 2012, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Farhan Ul Arshad in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, after he was indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Gain Unauthorized Access to Computers; Wire Fraud; and Unauthorized Access to Computers.

Remarks: Farhan Ul Arshad was last known to be in Malaysia, but may also travel to the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and/or Pakistan. He speaks Urdu and English.

Timeline of Events

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2008-11-01

Scheme Begins

Alleged telecommunications fraud scheme begins in November 2008

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2012-04-30

Scheme Ends

Alleged fraud scheme concludes in April 2012

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2012-06-29

Federal Arrest Warrant Issued

Federal arrest warrant issued in United States District Court, District of New Jersey for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, unauthorized computer access, wire fraud, and unauthorized access to computers

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Case Information

Incident:November 1, 2008
Last Updated:October 30, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:November 1, 2008
Last Updated:October 30, 2026

Up to $50,000 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case