Smuggling

Jamshid Ghomi, 63, arrested as CEO of Tehran-based Faraz Pardaz Rayaneh, charged with smuggling U.S. tech to Iran.
Prosecutors allege Ghomi routed 250 metric tons of U.S. equipment to Iran's defense and nuclear sectors between 2011-2023.
Ghomi laundered $15M in Iranian revenue via shell companies to fund a $35M Newport Coast mansion.
Bill Essayli seeks 20-year sentence and mansion forfeiture for Ghomi's alleged 2023 court appearance.
IRS and Bureau of Industry and Security investigate U.S. tech in Iranian military and nuclear systems.

Conspiracy | Smuggling

United States | Iran | International

Bill Essayli | Jamshid Ghomi

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