The digital ghost named Nader Saedi is still out there. A phantom in the machine, wanted by the FBI for a silent war waged against the American financial heartland over a decade ago. Between 2012 and 2013, while the rest of us were going about our lives, Saedi allegedly helped orchestrate a barrage of coordinated cyberattacks – distributed denial of service, or DDoS – aimed at crippling major banks and companies. The damage wasn’t visible in broken glass or blood on the streets, but it was real, a slow bleed of economic stability threatened by lines of code and a man who knew how to wield them.
Saedi wasn’t some lone wolf basement dweller. He was a professional, employed by Mersad, a security firm with ties to the Iranian government. Before that, he ran with Sun Army, a known Iranian hacking collective. A self-proclaimed DDoS expert, this isn’t a case of youthful indiscretion; this is calculated, state-adjacent digital sabotage. Picture him: around 5’7”, a lean 140 pounds, brown eyes and hair. Born in Mianeh, Iran in 1990, he’s fluent in Farsi and, according to authorities, likely back on Iranian soil, shielded by a regime that sees this as anything but a crime.
The FBI believes Saedi acted as a key player, directing the attacks that choked off access to vital financial services. While the specifics remain shrouded in digital forensics and classified reports, the intent is clear: disruption, destabilization, and a demonstration of Iran’s growing cyber capabilities. The attacks themselves were a modern form of economic warfare, and Saedi, they say, was a soldier in that conflict. He’s an international flight risk, and the authorities are treating him as such.
A substantial reward is being offered for information leading to his capture, but years have passed, and the trail has gone cold. The digital breadcrumbs have faded, obscured by layers of proxy servers and state-sponsored protection. The FBI is asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nader Saedi, or his activities between 2012-2013, to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be the key to bringing this cyber-saboteur to justice. If you know something, anything, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t let this ghost slip away into the digital shadows.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Nader Saedi |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit, and Aid and Abet, Computer Intrusion |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1990 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Nader Saedi
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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