The digital ghosts are proving harder to catch than flesh and blood. The FBI is hunting Abuzar Gohari Moqadam, a name whispered in the backrooms of cybersecurity firms and federal agencies, a man accused of selling American secrets to the highest bidder in Tehran. He’s not a mob boss with a Thompson submachine gun, but a phantom in the machine, allegedly funneling stolen data – proprietary information ripped from American systems – directly to Iranian universities and, more disturbingly, to the Iranian government itself. The Mabna Institute, a shadowy Iranian contractor, is said to be his connection, the conduit for a digital heist that could have far-reaching consequences.
Moqadam, born in Zabol, Iran in 1980, is described as a white male, around 5’9” and 160 pounds, with brown eyes and hair. A fairly unremarkable description for a man allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated scheme of computer hacking, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. But unremarkable is exactly what makes him dangerous. He blends in, disappears into the digital static. The charges aren’t just about stolen data; they’re about a calculated betrayal, a breach of trust with potentially devastating implications for national security. He’s a ghost operating in the most modern of battlefields, and the FBI believes he’s currently residing in Iran, making extradition a long shot, to say the least.
This isn’t some lone wolf act of teenage rebellion. The FBI believes Moqadam was a key player, a specialist in unauthorized access, exploiting vulnerabilities in our systems for private financial gain and, ultimately, for the benefit of a foreign power. The specifics of what data was compromised remain largely under wraps – a necessary precaution while the investigation continues – but sources suggest it’s more than just names and numbers. It’s intellectual property, research, potentially even blueprints. The Mabna Institute, allegedly his employer, isn’t interested in window shopping. They’re interested in leverage.
The Bureau is offering a substantial reward for information leading to his capture, a clear signal of the seriousness with which they’re pursuing this case. But a reward won’t reach across international borders. Moqadam is considered an international flight risk, and tracking him through the labyrinthine networks of Iranian intelligence will be a monumental task. The hunt isn’t just about bringing one man to justice; it’s about sending a message that these digital incursions won’t be tolerated, that there are consequences for selling out American innovation.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Abuzar Gohari Moqadam, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. Every detail could be the key to bringing this digital thief to justice. Call your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The shadows are deep, but someone, somewhere, knows something.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Abuzar Gohari Moqadam |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Computer Hacking; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Computer Fraud – Unauthorized Access for Private Financial Gain; Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | September 16, 1980 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 5’9″ |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Abuzar Gohari Moqadam
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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