The person at the center of this case
U.S. companies and individuals (victims of cyber-attacks)
Cold Case · Open
184 days waiting
HOSSEIN HAROONI
Justice for U.S. companies and individuals (victims of cyber-attacks) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Hossein Harooni currently located and what is his current status?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific digital infrastructure did Harooni procure and which companies or individuals were targeted?
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clue
Lead #3Who else was involved in the cyber-attack network and what was Harooni's specific role as network administrator?
Hossein Harooni is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a coordinated cyber-attack campaign targeting U.S. companies and individuals from May 2017 to October 2021. He allegedly procured digital infrastructure and served as a network administrator to facilitate malicious cyber activities including computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information about his location and activities during the attack period.
Case
#923
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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contact
Lead #4Has Harooni attempted to contact associates or access accounts since the investigation began?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft Caution: Hossein Harooni is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals between May of 2017 and October of 2021. Harooni allegedly procured digital infrastructure in furtherance of cyber-attacks and acted as a network administrator in support of malicious cyber activity.
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Harooni in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; and Aggravated Identity Theft.
Timeline of Events
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2017-05-01
Cyber-attack campaign begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals begins in May 2017
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2021-10-31
Cyber-attack campaign ends
Alleged malicious cyber activity concludes in October 2021
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Federal arrest warrant issued
Hossein Harooni charged with Computer Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case