Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen and CEO of Faraz Pardaz Rayaneh Co. Ltd., has been charged with conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions laws. Federal prosecutors allege that Ghomi helped Iran's military and nuclear program obtain sensitive American technology, using illicit proceeds to fund the construction of a $35 million mansion in Newport Beach, California. Ghomi is accused of supplying export-restricted networking, security, and encryption equipment to Iranian entities tied to military and nuclear activities. Over a 13-year period, more than $15 million linked to his Iran-based business allegedly flowed into U.S. financial accounts, including those used for his mansion's construction. Prosecutors claim he laundered money through offshore companies and falsely reported the origin of funds. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Tech CEO Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions and Funding Mansion Construction
Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen and CEO, has been charged with conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions by supplying technology to Iran's military and nuclear program. Prosecutors allege he used illicit proceeds to build a $35 million mansion in Newport Beach, California, and laundered millions through offshore networks. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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