The person at the center of this case
U.S. Cleared Defense Contractor (Vermont)
Cold Case · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
MOHAMMAD SAEED AJILY
Justice for U.S. Cleared Defense Contractor (Vermont) — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🎯
suspect
Lead #1Why did Ajily target this specific Vermont defense contractor, and what was the intended use of the stolen software and business information?
🔍
evidence
Lead #2What sophisticated software product was stolen, and how was it subsequently used or distributed?
📞
contact
Lead #3Who was the third co-conspirator who provided the compromised servers used to mask their location and identity?
Mohammad Saeed Ajily is wanted for his alleged role in a sophisticated cyber conspiracy targeting a U.S. defense contractor in Vermont between 2007 and 2013, during which valuable proprietary software and business information were stolen. Ajily and his co-conspirator allegedly used compromised servers to mask their identities and launch computer intrusions against multiple victim companies. He was indicted on April 21, 2016, on charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, and violations of arms trafficking regulations, and is believed to be living in Iran.
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.
📍
location
Lead #4What is Ajily's current location and network within Iran, and does he maintain any international communications or financial ties?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Violation of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Violation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Caution: Mohammad Saeed Ajily and Mohammad Reza Rezakhah are wanted for allegedly conspiring with others to hack into the network and computers of a United States cleared defense contractor in Vermont in order to steal valuable company software and business information. Ajily and Rezakhah allegedly utilized compromised servers provided by a third co-conspirator to mask their true location and identity, and to launch computer intrusions against victim companies, including the United States cleared defense contractor.
As part of this intrusion, which occurred between approximately 2007 and 2013, Ajily and Rezakhah allegedly stole the company’s sophisticated software product and other proprietary information. On April 21, 2016, a federal grand jury in the United States District Court, District of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, indicted Ajily and Rezakhah for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy and a federal warrant was issued for their arrest after they were charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud, Computer Fraud, Wire Fraud, Violation of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and Violation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Remarks: Ajily wears glasses. He is believed to be living in Iran.
Timeline of Events
📋
2007
Computer intrusion campaign begins
Alleged hacking and theft of company software and proprietary information begins
📋
2013
Computer intrusion campaign ends
Alleged hacking and theft campaign concludes
🕵️
2016-04-21
Federal indictment issued
Federal grand jury in U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, Burlington indicts Ajily and Rezakhah; federal warrant issued for arrest
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2007
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2007
Last Updated:June 16, 2026