The person at the center of this case
United States companies and individuals targeted by cyber-attacks
Cold Case · Open
229 days waiting
HOSSEIN HAROONI
Justice for United States companies and individuals targeted by cyber-attacks — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Hossein Harooni's current location and identity status?
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evidence
Lead #2Which specific U.S. companies and individuals were targeted, and what data or systems were compromised?
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clue
Lead #3Who were Harooni's co-conspirators or associates in procuring and managing the digital infrastructure?
Hossein Harooni is wanted by the FBI for his alleged role in coordinated cyber-attacks against U.S. companies and individuals from May 2017 to October 2021, during which he procured digital infrastructure and managed networks to support malicious activity. He faces federal charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft filed in the Southern District of New York. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and information about his location or activities could help law enforcement apprehend him.
Case
#923
United States (Southern District of New York jurisdiction)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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Lead #4What digital infrastructure or network signatures can be traced to identify Harooni's ongoing activities?
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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-attack campaign begins
Malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals begins in May 2017
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2021-10
Cyber-attack campaign ends
Malicious cyber activity concludes in October 2021
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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:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case