The person at the center of this case
United States companies and federal agencies (victims of cyber attacks)
Cold Case · Open
94 days waiting
REZA KAZEMIFAR
Justice for United States companies and federal agencies (victims of cyber attacks) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🎯
suspect
Lead #1What specific U.S. companies and federal agencies were targeted by Kazemifar's cyber campaigns?
🔍
evidence
Lead #2What technical indicators or forensic evidence link Kazemifar to the spearphishing and social engineering attacks?
📞
contact
Lead #3Where is Kazemifar currently located, and does he maintain connections to Iranian government cyber units?
Reza Kazemifar 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 Iran while employed by both a Tehran-based software company and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Kazemifar allegedly orchestrated spearphishing campaigns and social engineering attacks. His whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities seek information to locate and apprehend him for prosecution on charges of computer fraud and wire fraud.
Case
#1158
Iran; United States (targets)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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.
👤
person
Lead #4What role did his employment at Mahak Rayan Afraz and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps play in coordinating these attacks?
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; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Caution: Reza Kazemifar is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals from May of 2017 to October of 2021. Kazemifar 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, Kazemifar was known to have been employed by both Mahak Rayan Afraz, a Tehran-based software company, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Electronic Warfare and Cyber Defense Organization. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Kazemifar 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
📋
2017-05-01
Cyber campaign activity begins
Alleged malicious cyber activity against U.S. companies and individuals commences
📋
2021-10-31
Cyber campaign activity ends
Alleged cyber campaigns conclude in October 2021
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case