The person at the center of this case
United States companies and federal agencies
Cold Case · Open
94 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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What specific spearphishing techniques and social engineering tactics did Salmani employ in these campaigns?
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evidence
Lead #2What U.S. companies and federal agencies were targeted, and what data or systems were compromised?
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person
Lead #3Is Salmani still employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz or has he relocated since the campaign ended in October 2021?
Komeil Baradaran Salmani is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in sophisticated cyber attacks against U.S. companies and federal agencies between May 2017 and October 2021. Operating from Tehran while employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz, Salmani allegedly conducted spearphishing campaigns and social engineering attacks targeting American entities. He remains at large and is sought for conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and related charges.
Case
#726
Tehran, Iran
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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clue
Lead #4Were other individuals or entities involved in coordinating these cyber attacks alongside Salmani?
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Official wording
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
Cyber campaign activity begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals begins
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2021-10
Cyber campaign activity ends
Alleged cyber campaign activity ceases in October 2021
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2021
Federal arrest warrant issued
Federal arrest 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
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case