The digital ghosts are proving harder to cage than ever. Alireza Shafie Nasab, a name whispered now in the halls of the FBI’s cybercrime division, is wanted for a four-year spree of online predation that bled American companies and individuals dry. From May 2017 to October 2021, this man allegedly orchestrated a complex web of fraud, a phantom menace operating from the shadows, and now, he’s vanished into the international ether. Federal warrants were issued last June, but Nasab remains at large, a warning signal flashing red for anyone dealing with digital security.
The specifics are a tangled mess of computer intrusion and stolen identities. Nasab isn’t accused of brute force, but finesse – a calculated, patient dismantling of online defenses. Investigators believe he worked as a cog in the machine of Mahak Rayan Afraz, a software company based in Tehran, suggesting this wasn’t a lone wolf operation, but a coordinated attack with international implications. The details of the wire fraud are still being pieced together, but the scope is significant enough to warrant the highest level of attention. He’s a ghost in the machine, and the trail is growing colder by the day.
The feds describe Nasab as a man of average build, standing around 5’11” and tipping the scales at 198 pounds. Brown hair, brown eyes – unremarkable features, easily lost in a crowd. But don’t mistake anonymity for harmlessness. Authorities consider him a serious international flight risk, and the stakes are high. The U.S. State Department’s Rewards For Justice Program is offering up to $10 million for information leading directly to his capture. Ten million dollars for a name, a location, anything that can bring this digital predator to justice.
This isn’t some script from a Hollywood thriller; this is real money, real crimes, and a real danger to the security of everyday Americans. The FBI isn’t playing games. They’re chasing a shadow, a digital phantom who’s proven adept at staying hidden. Every second that ticks by increases the chance he’ll disappear completely, swallowed by the vastness of the globe.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Alireza Shafie Nasab, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. A ten million dollar reward hangs in the balance, but more importantly, so does the safety of the digital landscape. You can reach the FBI through their website or your local field office. Silence helps him stay hidden. Speak up.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Alireza Shafie Nasab |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | February 21, 1985 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Weight | 198 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Alireza Shafie Nasab
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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