The person at the center of this case
United States companies and federal agencies
Cold Case · Open
57 days waiting
KOMEIL BARADARAN SALMANI
Justice for United States companies and federal agencies — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Salmani's current location and is he still operating from Iran?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific U.S. companies and federal agencies were targeted in these cyber campaigns?
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clue
Lead #3Are there connections between Mahak Rayan Afraz and other Iranian cyber operations?
Komeil Baradaran Salmani is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cyber conspiracy targeting U.S. companies and federal agencies between May 2017 and October 2021. Operating from Tehran while employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz, Salmani allegedly orchestrated spearphishing campaigns and social engineering attacks against American targets. He remains at large and is sought for conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and related charges.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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Lead #4Who were Salmani's co-conspirators in this alleged computer fraud scheme?
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Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Caution: Komeil Baradaran Salmani is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals from May of 2017 to October of 2021. Salmani allegedly supported and engaged in cyber campaigns against United States companies and federal agencies utilizing spearphishing emails and online social engineering.
At the time of their activity, Salmani was known to have been employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz, a Tehran-based software company. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Salmani in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.
Timeline of Events
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2017-05-01
Cyber campaign activity begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals commences
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2021-10-31
Cyber campaign activity ends
Alleged cyber operations cease in October 2021
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Federal arrest warrant issued
Warrant issued in United States District Court, Southern District of New York for Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case