The person at the center of this case
United States companies and federal agencies
Cold Case · Open
183 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 was Salmani's specific role at Mahak Rayan Afraz and how did his employment facilitate the cyber campaigns?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific spearphishing techniques and social engineering methods were used to target U.S. entities?
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location
Lead #3Where is Salmani currently located and what countries may be harboring him?
Komeil Baradaran Salmani is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a coordinated cyber campaign targeting U.S. companies and federal agencies between May 2017 and October 2021. Working from Tehran, Salmani allegedly used spearphishing emails and social engineering tactics to compromise networks and systems. The investigation seeks to locate Salmani and hold him accountable for wire fraud and computer fraud conspiracy charges.
Case
#726
Tehran, Iran / United States (targets)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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clue
Lead #4Were there accomplices or co-conspirators involved in the cyber operations who have been identified or remain at large?
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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 begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals begins in May 2017
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2021-10
Cyber campaign ends
Alleged cyber activity concludes 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
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case