The rain slicked the streets of Lower Manhattan, mirroring the digital grime Reza Kazemifar allegedly spread across American networks for years. The feds are hunting him, a ghost in the machine wanted for a sophisticated campaign of cyberattacks dating back to 2017. This isn’t some script kiddie; Kazemifar, born in Ilam, Iran in 1987, is accused of being a key player in a coordinated effort to bleed U.S. companies and even federal agencies dry. Spearphishing, social engineering – the tools of a con man, but weaponized for the digital age. He wasn’t just stealing data, he was dismantling trust, one compromised email at a time.
Kazemifar’s fingerprints are all over a four-year spree of malicious activity, allegedly conducted while employed by a Tehran-based software firm, Mahak Rayan Afraz. The whispers on the street, from sources deep within the cybersecurity world, say he was more than just an employee; he was an operator, a digital asset of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The man is a professional, and that makes him dangerous. We don’t have much on his physical characteristics – brown eyes, black hair, a man likely blending into any crowd – but the lack of detail only adds to the chilling effect. He’s a phantom, and phantoms are hard to catch.
The FBI believes Kazemifar is an international flight risk, and they’re right to be concerned. He’s a ghost with a skillset that makes borders irrelevant. But the Department of State is putting serious money on the table, a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his capture. Ten million dollars for the location of a man who allegedly traded in stolen data and digital chaos. That’s a significant investment, a clear signal that the authorities consider Kazemifar a high-value target. It’s not just about the crimes committed, it’s about sending a message.
This isn’t a case of a lone hacker operating from a basement. This is alleged state-sponsored cyber warfare, and Kazemifar is accused of being a foot soldier in that conflict. The implications are vast, reaching into the heart of our economic and national security. The longer he remains at large, the greater the risk of further attacks. The digital landscape is a battlefield, and Kazemifar, if the allegations are true, is an active combatant.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Reza Kazemifar, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. This man is a threat, and the hunt is on. You could be the key to bringing a digital predator to justice – and collecting a substantial reward in the process. Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Reza Kazemifar |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | June 2, 1987 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Reza Kazemifar
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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