Iranian Cyber Actors, Conspiracy to Commit, New Jersey 2026

The digital ghosts are real, and they’re costing American institutions millions. The FBI is hunting three Iranian nationals – Mansour Ahmadi, Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, and Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari – accused of weaving a web of cyberattacks that choked the life out of hundreds of computer networks between 2020 and 2022. These aren’t smash-and-grab thugs; they’re shadows in the machine, leaving a trail of encrypted chaos and ransom demands in their wake. Hospitals, schools, businesses – nothing was off limits. They didn’t break glass, they broke systems, holding data hostage for a price. The damage isn’t measured in bruises, but in disrupted services, lost revenue, and the creeping fear that everything connected is vulnerable.

Details are scarce. The Bureau isn’t offering much in the way of physical description – no height, no weight, no eye color, not even a birthdate. These men operate in the ether, leaving few tangible footprints. What we *do* know is their specialty: infiltration, data theft, and digital lockdown. They weren’t just looking for credit card numbers; they were after critical infrastructure, sensitive information, anything that could be weaponized for profit or disruption. Imagine a hospital’s systems frozen, doctors unable to access patient records. That’s the kind of damage these men allegedly inflicted, turning vital services into bargaining chips. The scope of their operation is staggering, reaching across the United States and into international networks.

The hunt is on, but chasing digital footprints across borders is a different beast than tracking a getaway car. The FBI is offering a substantial reward – up to $10 million – through the Rewards for Justice Program for information leading to the capture of Ahmadi, Aghda, and Ravari. Ten million dollars for a name, an address, anything that can pull these phantoms into the light. It’s a desperate plea, a recognition that traditional law enforcement methods are strained when facing adversaries who live and breathe in the digital world. The Bureau isn’t just looking for criminals; they’re looking for someone who understands the language of code, the hidden pathways these men exploit.

This isn’t some theoretical threat. This is a calculated assault on our digital foundations, and the implications are far-reaching. Every compromised network, every stolen file, erodes trust in the systems we rely on. The FBI believes these men are still at large, potentially planning their next move. The question isn’t *if* they’ll strike again, but *when*.

If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the activities of Mansour Ahmadi, Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, or Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait for the next system to crash, the next ransom demand to arrive. A tip could be the key to bringing these digital criminals to justice and preventing further harm. You can submit information online at tips.fbi.gov. Silence protects the predator.

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📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Iranian Cyber Actors
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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