FBI Arrests Newport Beach Executive Accused Of Supplying U.S. Computer Hardware To Iran’s Military And Nuclear Programs

Federal agents descended on a lavish $35 million Newport Beach mansion before sunrise Wednesday and arrested a California businessman accused of helping funnel American computer hardware to Iran’s military and nuclear programs.

Jamshid Ghomi, 63, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen who lives in Newport Coast, was taken into custody during a dramatic FBI operation at his estate inside an exclusive gated community.

Federal prosecutors charged Ghomi with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, alleging he earned millions of dollars by supplying U.S.-origin computer networking equipment to the Iranian government while concealing the transactions through a series of schemes designed to evade sanctions.

The arrest comes as the Trump administration continues to emphasize aggressive enforcement of sanctions against Iran and crackdowns on networks accused of assisting the regime’s military and nuclear ambitions.

“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling US-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of US sanction laws,” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said.

“We will hold him accountable by seeking an appropriate prison sentence and by seizing his assets, including his $35 million Newport Beach mansion,” he added.

According to reporters on the scene, dozens of federal agents assembled in a nearby parking area before moving in convoy to the sprawling estate located at 31 High Water. Tactical teams surrounded the property and called for occupants to exit.

Family members, including Ghomi’s wife and two adult sons, were escorted outside as agents secured the residence.

Witnesses reported hearing one occupant ask, “What’s going on?” as federal authorities conducted the operation.

Agents carrying evidence boxes and specialized equipment entered the Italian-style mansion while investigators and an interpreter conducted interviews inside.

After the questioning concluded, Ghomi emerged from the residence and was escorted into a waiting SUV by federal agents.

The case is expected to draw significant attention given both the scale of the alleged sanctions violations and the timing, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated.

Prosecutors contend the computer equipment involved was destined for Iranian government entities connected to military and nuclear activities. Federal authorities have not publicly disclosed the full value of the alleged transactions but claim Ghomi profited substantially from the operation.

Ghomi is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon.

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