Jamshid Ghomi, a dual Iranian-U.S. national, was arrested at his $35 million ocean-view mansion in Newport Coast, California, for allegedly smuggling U.S. technology to Iran's military and nuclear programs. The 63-year-old CEO of Faraz Pardaz Rayaneh Co. Ltd, a Tehran-based computer networking company, is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). According to federal prosecutors, Ghomi spent over a decade supplying U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iranian customers, including the regime's military and nuclear establishment.
Key Takeaways
Jamshid Ghomi, a dual Iranian-U.S. national, was arrested at his $35 million Newport Coast mansion for allegedly smuggling U.S. technology to Iran's military and nuclear programs. He is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Prosecutors allege he used intermediaries in Dubai and front companies to conceal shipments of restricted American technology, including networking equipment supplied to entities like the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.
- Jamshid Ghomi faces up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions laws
- Prosecutors allege he laundered over $15 million from Iran into his U.S. bank accounts between 2011 and 2024
- The DOJ claims funds from the scheme were used to construct Ghomi's Newport Beach mansion valued at approximately $35 million
- Ghomi is accused of supplying more than 250 metric tons of networking and computer equipment to Iran between 2014 and 2018
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2 Differences FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleged Activities | 1 Difference | Majority reports general military and nuclear programs; Fox News specifies AEOI and other entities | ▼ |
| Mansion Construction Funding | 1 Difference | Fox News specifies amount from sanctions-evasion scheme; others report total construction cost | ▼ |
| Arrest Location | Broad Agreement | $35 million Newport Coast mansion | |
| Charges | Broad Agreement | conspiracy to violate IEEPA | |
| Money Laundering | Broad Agreement | $15 million laundered from Iran to U.S. bank accounts | |
| Tax Evasion | Broad Agreement | $20,684 highest reported annual income while claiming Earned Income Tax Credit |
Alleged Activities
▼Majority reports general military and nuclear programs; Fox News specifies AEOI and other entities
Mansion Construction Funding
▼Fox News specifies amount from sanctions-evasion scheme; others report total construction cost
Arrest Location
Broad Agreement$35 million Newport Coast mansion
Charges
Broad Agreementconspiracy to violate IEEPA
Money Laundering
Broad Agreement$15 million laundered from Iran to U.S. bank accounts
Tax Evasion
Broad Agreement$20,684 highest reported annual income while claiming Earned Income Tax Credit
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Prosecutors allege that Ghomi used intermediaries in Dubai and front companies to smuggle technology into Iran. He is accused of taking deliberate steps to conceal his involvement by keeping his name off shipping documents and omitting invoices from shipments heading to Iran. The Department of Justice (DOJ) states that FPR's annual sales exceeded $10 million, with a significant portion going to sensitive end-users in Iran.
Ghomi allegedly laundered the proceeds from his illegal business into the U.S., depositing more than $15 million from Iran into his U.S. bank accounts between 2011 and 2024. He is also accused of funding the construction of his Orange County mansion with money from his sanctions-evasion scheme.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stated, 'We will hold him accountable by seeking an appropriate prison sentence and by seizing his assets, including his $35 million Newport Beach mansion.' Ghomi faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
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