Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US-Iranian National Gets Arrested Over Alleged Iran Tech Sales


(MENAFN) A dual US-Iranian citizen has been arrested in the United States for allegedly supplying American computer technology to Iranian government-linked entities, including organizations tied to Iran’s nuclear and military programs, according to the Justice Department on Wednesday.

Authorities identified the suspect as Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast, California. He was detained on a federal criminal complaint alleging he sold sensitive US technology to sanctioned Iranian companies and government bodies.

“As alleged, Ghomi enriched himself by supplying U.S. technology to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and other sanctioned entities responsible for the Iran’s nuclear program,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg in a statement.

Ghomi is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which restricts transactions with sanctioned countries and entities.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department has also initiated steps to seize Ghomi’s $35 million mansion in Orange County, California, which prosecutors claim was purchased with proceeds from the alleged scheme.

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