The rain slicked the streets of Minneapolis last night, mirroring the grime clinging to this case. Hossein Ahmad Larijani, a ghost in the system, a businessman who allegedly traded in more than just profit margins, remains at large. The feds are breathing down his neck, a multi-agency task force hunting a man accused of funneling American technology into the hands of those building IEDs in Iraq. Think about that – components made here, ending up in devices designed to kill our troops. This isn’t petty theft; this is blood money.
Larijani, born somewhere around October or August of 1963 in Tehran, operated with chilling precision, allegedly using a network of shell companies stretching from Singapore to right here in Minnesota. He’s described as a white male, around 5’8”, 175 pounds, with black hair and eyes – a face that could melt into any crowd, any city. But don’t mistake anonymity for harmlessness. The Department of Justice alleges he wasn’t just moving product, he was actively obstructing justice, covering his tracks while the bodies piled up overseas. The scheme ran from 2008 to 2010, a dark chapter fueled by illicit exports and a blatant disregard for human life.
The feds believe Larijani is an international flight risk, and they’re right to be concerned. Intelligence suggests he might be laying low in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Turkey. A man with resources, a man who understands how to disappear. But the long arm of the law is reaching, and the U.S. State Department is offering a substantial reward – up to $3 million – for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. That’s a serious sum, a testament to the gravity of the charges and the danger Larijani represents.
This isn’t a cold case, not yet. The hunt continues, fueled by the memories of those lost to the devices allegedly built with the technology he supplied. Every shadow holds a possibility, every anonymous tip a potential break. The FBI needs your help. If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Hossein Ahmad Larijani, contact your local FBI office immediately. Don’t wait. A $3 million reward is on the table, but more importantly, justice demands it.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Hossein Ahmad Larijani |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States by Dishonest Means; Smuggling; Illegal Exports and Attempted Illegal Exports in Violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Obstruction of Justice |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | October 31, 1963, August 31, 1963 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 5’8″ |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | black / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Minnesota |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Hossein Ahmad Larijani
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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