Terror organization: IRGC Intelligence Organization

Status: Worked for Iran-based Mahak Rayan Afraz, a front company operating on behalf of IRGC

Role: Wanted for his alleged involvement in a coordinated, multi-year campaign that conducted cyber intrusions into more than 12 U.S. companies, and the U.S. departments of State and the Treasury.

From about 2016 through April 2021, Shafie Nasab, a national of the Islamic Republic of Iran, worked for Iran-based Mahak Rayan Afraz, a front company operating on behalf of IRGC.

Location: Iran;

Also Known As: Alireza Shafie-nasab, Alireza Shafie’nasab, Ali Nasab, Alireza Nasab, Alireza Shafie, Alex Ferguson, Duran Schuur

Address:
Iran;

Date(s) of Birth Used: February 21, 1985

Place of Birth: Tehran Province, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

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The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading directly to the identification or location of Alireza Shafie Nasab.

Alireza Shafie Nasab is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals from May of 2017 to October of 2021. Nasab is also known to have been employed by Mahak Rayan Afraz, a Tehran-based software company. On June 15, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Nasab in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; and Aggravated Identity Theft.