The chipped Formica of the diner booth felt cold under my elbow, the coffee lukewarm and bitter. Six years. Six years since Mohsin Zamir and his partner, Waqar Ghumman, walked into the First Niagara branch in Tonawanda like they owned the place, guns barking orders at anyone who dared meet their eyes. The details, scrubbed clean for the press releases, don’t tell the half of it. Witnesses spoke of faces drained white, tellers trembling so badly they could barely count out the cash. Ghumman, the muscle, vaulting the counter, while Zamir, a man who once posed for photos and fiddled with computer code, kept the room covered. It wasn’t a clean operation, this wasn’t Ocean’s Eleven. It was desperation, fueled by something darker.
Zamir, born in Pakistan in ‘85, is a ghost now, slipping through the cracks of the system. Five-nine, around 190 pounds, black hair, black eyes – unremarkable, except for the cold calculation in those eyes, the willingness to point a firearm at a room full of innocents. He’s a chameleon, blending in. One minute he’s signing up for a Planet Fitness membership, dedicated to his physique, the next he’s vanished, potentially back to his roots, or maybe laying low in one of the states he’s touched – Massachusetts, New Jersey, even Wyoming. They say he and Ghumman are thick as thieves, likely running together, watching each other’s backs. A dangerous pairing, and both should be considered armed and extremely violent.
The FBI has been chasing shadows for years, tracing whispers and dead ends. They believe Zamir may have returned to Pakistan, but that’s just one thread in a tangled web. He’s a man who understands technology, a former IT specialist, meaning he could be adept at covering his tracks, using burner phones, and navigating the digital underworld. He’s not some street thug; there’s a calculated intelligence there, making him all the more unpredictable. The money they stole from that Tonawanda bank is long gone, likely spent or laundered. This isn’t about the money anymore. It’s about pride, about evading capture, about proving they can disappear.
The Feds are putting up fifteen thousand dollars for information leading to Zamir’s arrest. Fifteen thousand dollars for a name, a location, anything that can bring this man to justice and put an end to this long, frustrating hunt. It’s a substantial reward, but it’s not just about the money. It’s about closing a case that’s haunted the Tonawanda community for too long. It’s about sending a message that you can’t terrorize people and then simply vanish.
If you’ve seen Mohsin Zamir, if you have any information, no matter how small, don’t hesitate. Contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait for someone else to act. This man is a threat, and he needs to be taken off the streets. Your tip could be the key to finally bringing him down.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Mohsin Zamir |
| Charges | Bank Robbery; Entering a Bank with Intent to Commit a Larceny; Bank Larceny |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | February 21, 1985 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Height | 5’9″ |
| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | black / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Mohsin Zamir
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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