The ghosts of the 2020 election aren’t laid to rest. They’re hiding in server farms and burner email accounts, and now, they have names attached to wanted posters. The FBI is hunting two Iranian nationals, Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Musa Kazemi and Sajjad Kashian, accused of a brazen campaign to sow discord and outright interfere with the American democratic process. It wasn’t about ballot stuffing or rigged machines, but a digital assault – a ghost operation designed to rattle voters and undermine faith in the results. The indictment paints a picture of calculated chaos: stolen voter data, threatening emails landing in inboxes across the country, and a flood of disinformation designed to muddy the waters of an already turbulent election.
These aren’t street thugs; they’re digital operatives, allegedly working to penetrate election websites and media outlets, leaving a trail of compromised systems in their wake. The timeframe is chilling – August to November 2020, the peak of election fever. Kazemi, born in 1997, is described as being somewhere between 5’5” and 6’ tall, a lean build around 180-185 pounds, with the dark hair and brown eyes common to the region. Kashian, born in 1994, is similarly built, though lighter, around 130-140 pounds. These are just descriptions, shadows on a screen. The real danger lies in what they *did*, and what they’re capable of doing again. The feds believe they’re operating internationally, making this a complex and potentially protracted manhunt.
The scale of the alleged operation is what truly chills you. This wasn’t a simple hack; it was a coordinated effort to weaponize information and instill fear. Voter intimidation through digital channels is a particularly nasty tactic, a modern twist on old-school strong-arm tactics. And the access to voter information? That’s a breach of trust, a violation of privacy, and a clear signal of intent. The FBI considers these men international flight risks, and for good reason. They’re likely receiving support from somewhere, shielded by borders and digital obfuscation.
The Department of State is putting serious money on the table. A reward of *up to $10 million* is being offered for information leading to the capture of Kazemi and Kashian. Ten million dollars to bring these digital saboteurs to justice. It’s a clear message: the US isn’t letting this go. They want answers, and they want these men held accountable.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Musa Kazemi or Sajjad Kashian, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. This isn’t just about an election. It’s about protecting the integrity of the system. Every lead counts. Every piece of information could be the key to bringing these men to justice. Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Iranian Interference In 2020 U.S. Elections |
| Charges | Conspiracy; Unauthorized Access to a Computer; Knowingly Damaging Protected Computer; Voter Intimidation; Interstate Threats |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | Unknown |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Unknown |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | Unknown / Unknown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Ohio |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Iranian Interference In 2020 U.S. Elections
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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