The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Cold Case · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
MOHAMMAD BASERI
Justice for Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🎯
suspect
Lead #1What was Mohammad Baseri's specific role in Levinson's abduction and detention?
🔍
evidence
Lead #2What do the 2010-2011 video and photographs reveal about Levinson's condition and location at that time?
👤
person
Lead #3Who are the other Iranian MOIS officials involved in the abduction that remain unidentified?
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, while traveling to Kish Island, Iran, under circumstances suggesting abduction by Iranian intelligence operatives. Video and photographic evidence obtained in 2010-2011 confirmed he was held in captivity, but his current whereabouts and fate remain unknown. Mohammad Baseri, a high-ranking Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officer, is wanted for questioning regarding Levinson's abduction and suspected death, with the investigation ongoing to identify additional Iranian officials involved.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
💡
clue
Lead #4What was the nature of Levinson's activities in Iran that may have prompted his targeting by Iranian intelligence?
⏰
timeline
Lead #5Has there been any credible evidence or communication regarding Levinson's status after 2011?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
Source Narrative
Mohammad Baseri, an Iranian intelligence officer, is wanted for questioning based on his alleged involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson .
Levinson traveled to Kish Island, Iran, on March 8, 2007, and has not been publicly seen or heard from since his disappearance the following day. In 2010 and 2011, a video and photographs were obtained showing Levinson in captivity.
In December of 2020, the United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned Baseri and Ahmad Khazai for their involvement in the abduction. Per Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designation, Mohammad Baseri is a high-ranking MOIS officer involved in counterespionage activities, in and outside of Iran, who has been involved in sensitive investigations related to Iranian national security issues.
Baseri has allegedly worked directly with intelligence officials from other countries in order to harm United States interests. The FBI continues its investigation in order to identify more Iranian officials involved in Levinson’s abduction.
Timeline of Events
👤
2007-03-08
Levinson arrives in Iran
Robert A. Levinson travels to Kish Island, Iran
👤
2007-03-09
Levinson disappears
Levinson is not publicly seen or heard from after this date; circumstances suggest abduction
📋
2010-01-01
Video evidence obtained
Video footage surfaces showing Levinson in captivity
📋
2011-01-01
Photographs obtained
Photographs are obtained showing Levinson in captivity
🕵️
2020-12-01
Treasury sanctions issued
U.S. Department of Treasury sanctions Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai for involvement in Levinson's abduction
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:April 29, 2026