The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Cold Case · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
GHOLAMHOSSEIN MOHAMMADNIA
Justice for Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Gholamhossein Mohammadnia (born August 3, 1970) is an Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security official wanted for questioning regarding Levinson's abduction and detention—what was his specific role and who else was involved?
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evidence
Lead #2Video and photographs from 2010-2011 proved Levinson was alive in captivity years after his disappearance—what do these materials reveal about his location, condition, and captors?
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timeline
Lead #3Why did Levinson travel to Kish Island in March 2007, and who did he meet or contact there—was this trip connected to his FBI background or a personal matter?
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, after traveling to Kish Island, Iran, and is believed to have been abducted and detained by Iranian officials. Video and photographs obtained in 2010 and 2011 showed Levinson in captivity, confirming he survived for years after his disappearance. The FBI seeks information about Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, an Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security official designated in March 2025 for his alleged involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington D.C. Field Office
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clue
Lead #4What happened to Levinson between 2011 (last known captivity evidence) and the present—is he still alive, and where might he be held?
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person
Lead #5Are there other Iranian officials beyond Mohammadnia who were involved in Levinson's abduction and detention that remain unidentified?
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Source Narrative
Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, an official of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), is wanted for questioning based on his alleged involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson , as well as Iran’s alleged efforts to cover up its responsibility.
Levinson travelled to Kish Island, Iran, on March 8, 2007, and has not been publicly seen or heard from since his disappearance the following day. In 2010 and 2011, a video and photographs were obtained showing Levinson in captivity.
In March of 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury designated Mohammadnia and others for their involvement in Levinson’s abduction, detention, and probable death. The FBI continues its investigation in order to identify more Iranian officials involved in Levinson’s abduction.
Timeline of Events
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2007-03-08
Levinson travels to Kish Island
Retired FBI Special Agent 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 evidence of captivity
A video was obtained showing Levinson in captivity, confirming his survival years after disappearance.
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2011-01-01
Photographs of captivity
Photographs were obtained showing Levinson in captivity.
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2025-03-01
Treasury designation
U.S. Department of Treasury designated Gholamhossein Mohammadnia and others for involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death.
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:October 21, 2026