The rain slicked the streets of New York, mirroring the digital grime clinging to this case. Mohammad Reza Rezakhah, a ghost in the machine, wanted by the FBI for a calculated assault on American security. Not a gun, not a knife, but lines of code—his weapon of choice. He and an accomplice, Ajily, allegedly slipped past firewalls, burrowed into the network of a Vermont defense contractor, and pilfered secrets. Valuable company software, business intelligence…the lifeblood of a firm working for the U.S. military. The details, pieced together from federal indictments, paint a picture of a meticulous operation, masked identities, compromised servers, all designed to obscure the source. They weren’t after money, not directly. They were after power, leverage, the kind that comes from possessing information others desperately need.
Rezakhah, born in Iran in 1978, is described as being somewhere between five foot seven and five foot ten, weighing in around 170 to 180 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair – a face that could disappear in any crowd, and likely has. The FBI believes he’s back in Iran now, a safe harbor for those who dance on the edges of international law. But the long arm of the law doesn’t stop at borders, and the feds are offering a substantial reward for information leading to his capture. This isn’t just about stolen software; it’s about a brazen violation of economic sanctions and arms regulations. It’s about a direct threat to national security, masked as a cybercrime.
The method is chillingly modern. They didn’t break down doors, they breached digital ones. Using layers of deception, they hid their tracks, bouncing signals off servers across the globe, turning the internet itself into a shield. This wasn’t a spontaneous act of hacking; it was a carefully planned conspiracy, a coordinated effort to undermine a critical component of the American defense infrastructure. Investigators are working around the clock, tracing the digital footprints, following the money, and building a case that will eventually bring Rezakhah to justice – or at least, attempt to.
But they need help. This isn’t a case that will be solved by algorithms alone. It requires eyes on the ground, ears to the street, someone recognizing a face, a name, a connection. Someone remembering a conversation, a sighting, anything that could lead to the apprehension of this digital bandit. He is considered an international flight risk, meaning he could be anywhere, blending into the shadows, continuing his illicit activities.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Mohammad Reza Rezakhah, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. The secrets he stole aren’t just data; they’re a potential threat. The FBI tip line is 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit your tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Silence protects the guilty. Speak up.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Mohammad Reza Rezakhah |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Violation of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Violation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1978 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 5’7″ – 5’10” |
| Weight | 170-180 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Mohammad Reza Rezakhah
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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