Tech CEO Arrested for Allegedly Selling U.S. Equipment to Iran
Jamshid Ghomi, 63, was arrested for allegedly selling sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran over a decade-long period.
Federal agents have arrested Jamshid Ghomi, a 63-year-old technology company CEO from Newport Coast, California, on charges related to allegedly selling sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran in violation of federal sanctions.
Ghomi, who holds dual citizenship in the United States and Iran, is accused of conducting the illegal sales scheme over approximately a decade, according to the Justice Department. The charges involve allegations that he sold equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishments.
The arrest represents the latest enforcement action by federal authorities against individuals accused of circumventing U.S. sanctions against Iran. Economic sanctions prohibit American companies and citizens from conducting most business with Iran without proper authorization.
The Justice Department has not released additional details about the specific types of equipment allegedly sold or the financial scope of the alleged scheme. Ghomi's case highlights ongoing concerns about the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology to countries subject to sanctions.
The investigation and arrest were carried out by federal agents, though authorities have not specified which agencies were involved in the case. Ghomi faces potential federal charges related to sanctions violations and the unauthorized export of sensitive technology.