The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
GHOLAMHOSSEIN MOHAMMADNIA
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, from Kish Island, Iran. He is believed to have been abducted, detained, and likely killed by Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officials. Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showed him in captivity. Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, a MOIS official, is wanted for questioning regarding his involvement.
Kish Island, Iran
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington D.C.
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Case Summary
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, from Kish Island, Iran. He is believed to have been abducted, detained, and likely killed by Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officials. Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showed him in captivity. Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, a MOIS official, is wanted for questioning regarding his involvement.
Timeline of Events
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2007-03-08
Levinson arrives in Iran
Robert A. Levinson traveled to Kish Island, Iran on March 8, 2007
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2007-03-09
Levinson disappears
Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, and has not been publicly seen or heard from since
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2010-01-01
Video and photographs obtained
Video and photographs obtained showing Levinson in captivity
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2025-03-01
Treasury designation
U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Gholamhossein Mohammadnia and others for involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, MOIS official, wanted for questioning regarding abduction and detention
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evidence
Lead #2Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showing Levinson in captivity
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person
Lead #3Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
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location
Lead #4Kish Island, Iran - location of disappearance
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:401
Started:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:April 26, 2026