HONOLULU – Arash Einolghozati, 37, of Waialua, Oahu, has been found guilty of transferring over $150,000 in funds from the United States to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.
According to court records, Einolghozati engaged in multiple money transfers intended to move money from the United States to Iran between March 2017 and at least April 2022. He sent both government-issued currency and cryptocurrency from within the United States to recipients that he knew were in Iran or to recipients who would further transfer the funds to individuals in Iran.
In each case, Einolghozati knew that it was unlawful to send the funds without a license from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control but did so anyway.
Einolghozati is facing a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $1,000,000. He is also facing a period of supervised release of up to three years.
The FBI investigated the case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Albanese.
Sentencing is set for October 29, 2026.
Arash Einolghozati, a 37-year-old resident of Waialua, Oahu, has pleaded guilty to transferring funds from the United States to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions. The crime dates back to as early as March 2017 and continued until at least April 2022.
Einolghozati sent over $150,000 in funds to Iran, which is a clear violation of U.S. sanctions.
Key Facts
- State: Hawaii
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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