The person at the center of this case
Multiple U.S. companies and individuals (victims of cyber fraud and identity theft)
Cold Case · Open
94 days waiting
HOSSEIN HAROONI
Justice for Multiple U.S. companies and individuals (victims of cyber fraud and identity theft) — 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 #1What is Harooni's current location and how has he evaded capture since the warrant was issued?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific digital infrastructure did Harooni procure and which U.S. companies were targeted?
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clue
Lead #3Who were Harooni's co-conspirators and network associates in this cyber-attack operation?
Hossein Harooni is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cyber-attack operation targeting U.S. companies and individuals from May 2017 through October 2021. He is accused of procuring digital infrastructure and serving as a network administrator to facilitate malicious cyber activity, wire fraud, and identity theft. The case remains open as authorities seek information on his whereabouts and any additional details about his criminal network.
Case
#923
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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contact
Lead #4Does anyone have information about Harooni's communications, aliases, or known associates?
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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
Cyber activity begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. targets commences
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2021-10
Cyber activity ends
Alleged cyber-attack campaign concludes in October 2021
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Unknown
Federal arrest warrant issued
Warrant issued in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York for Computer Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case