The ghost of Robert A. Levinson haunts the halls of the FBI, a decade and a half swallowed by the sands of Kish Island and the shadows of Tehran. Now, the Bureau is openly naming a name, a face linked to the vanished agent: Taghi Daneshvar, an operative of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security. This isn’t some street thug or low-level enforcer. This is a man operating within the machinery of a nation, accused of orchestrating a disappearance that reeks of state-sponsored cruelty. Levinson, a seasoned FBI Special Agent enjoying a private trip, simply ceased to exist after March 9th, 2007. Later, grainy videos and photographs surfaced, proof he hadn’t just wandered off, but was held captive, a pawn in a game played by unseen hands.
Daneshvar, born in Golpayegan, Iran in 1960, is wanted for questioning regarding Levinson’s abduction, prolonged detention, and what the Treasury Department bluntly calls “probable death.” Details are scarce; the Bureau isn’t releasing height or weight, operating under the assumption this man knows how to disappear, how to blend. What they *do* know is he’s a ghost within a system designed to conceal, a man with black hair and a past steeped in intelligence work. The implication is chilling: Daneshvar wasn’t acting rogue. He was an instrument, carrying out orders from the highest levels of Iranian security. The case isn’t just about finding a missing man anymore; it’s about exposing a network of complicity.
The Treasury designated Daneshvar in 2025, a move that finally put a public face on the accusations. But designations don’t bring back the dead, or provide answers to a grieving family. The FBI believes others were involved, other officials shielded by the same wall of silence. They’re peeling back layers of deception, chasing whispers across continents, trying to reconstruct the events of that fateful trip to Kish Island. The investigation continues, fueled by a cold, unwavering determination to find justice for Levinson, and to expose those who orchestrated his fate.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading directly to the apprehension of Taghi Daneshvar. This isn’t a plea for help, it’s a demand. Someone, somewhere, knows something. A former colleague, a disgruntled operative, a witness who kept silent for fear of retribution. The Bureau needs that spark, that single piece of information that can break the case wide open.
If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, regarding the whereabouts of Taghi Daneshvar or the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Robert A. Levinson, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t let this ghost fade away. Don’t let the silence win. The FBI tip line is 1-800-CALL-FBI. Speak now.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Taghi Daneshvar |
| Charges | Federal Charges |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1960 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | Unknown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Washington D.C. |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Taghi Daneshvar
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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