The digital ghost they call Roozbeh Sabahi is a name whispered now in the concrete canyons of New York, a phantom linked to a breach far beyond our shores. The FBI wants him, badly. Not for a street-level hustle, but for a calculated theft of information, a betrayal of trust that stretches from American servers to the hands of the Iranian government. Sabahi, born sometime around March 8th or 9th, 1994, isn’t some muscle-bound enforcer, but a mind, a coder, allegedly a key player in a scheme to siphon proprietary data and sell it to the highest bidder across the globe – specifically, to institutions within Iran. He’s described as a white male, standing around 5’11”, carrying roughly 180 pounds, with unremarkable brown eyes and hair. Don’t let the bland description fool you; this man is considered a serious international flight risk.
The specifics are chilling. Sabahi, working as a contractor for the Mabna Institute – a shadowy Iranian firm with ties to the government – allegedly spearheaded unauthorized access to computer systems, pilfering valuable data. We’re talking about intellectual property, trade secrets, the kind of information that fuels innovation and keeps companies afloat. Then, he allegedly turned around and peddled it to his handlers in Tehran, universities and government entities eager to get their hands on anything they could exploit. This isn’t about petty theft; it’s a calculated act of economic espionage, a digital assault on American ingenuity. The charges are stacked against him: conspiracy to commit computer hacking, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft. A potent cocktail of offenses that speaks to a cold, methodical operator.
What makes this case particularly unsettling is the sheer scale of the alleged operation. Sabahi wasn’t a lone wolf, but a cog in a machine, a willing participant in a larger scheme orchestrated from the other side of the world. The FBI believes he’s back in Iran now, shielded by a regime that sees him as an asset. But they haven’t given up the hunt. They’re scouring the networks, tracing the digital footprints, hoping for a slip-up, a connection, anything that will lead them to this digital phantom.
A substantial reward is being offered for information leading directly to the arrest of Roozbeh Sabahi. This isn’t about politics, it’s about protecting our infrastructure, our economy, and our future. He speaks Farsi, and likely blends into the population of Iran, but someone, somewhere, knows something.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Roozbeh Sabahi, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. This isn’t a case that will solve itself. The future of our digital security may depend on it.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Roozbeh Sabahi |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Computer Hacking; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Computer Fraud – Unauthorized Access for Private Financial Gain; Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1994, March 9, 1994 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Roozbeh Sabahi
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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