California Tech CEO Accused Of Selling U.S. Gear To Iran's Nuclear And Military Programs
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Department of Justice accused Jamshid Ghomi, a 63-year-old Newport Coast tech CEO, of selling U.S. computer equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment.[1]
CBS reported that Ghomi was arrested and charged with violating U.S. sanctions and export laws.[1]
Prosecutors say the alleged scheme stretched roughly a decade and involved shipments of sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment.[1]
CBS published a video report of the case on its Facebook page that morning.[2] The accusations were brought by the Department of Justice, and prosecutors are expected to provide more details as the case progresses.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- CBS published a video report on its Facebook page on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM Central reporting the case: CBS video report.
- The Department of Justice accuses Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast, California, of selling U.S. equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment.
- CBS says the alleged sanctions-violating scheme spanned about a decade.
- The story's headline states a Man arrested for allegedly selling U.S. equipment to Iran and violating sanctions.
- CBS identifies Ghomi's age (63) and hometown (Newport Coast, California) in connection with the alleged export scheme: Newport Coast, California.
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June 04, 2026
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Man arrested for allegedly selling U.S. equipment to Iran and violating sanctions
New information:
- CBS reports on June 4, 2026, that DOJ accuses Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast, California, of selling U.S. equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment.
- The CBS report says the alleged sanctions-violating scheme lasted for about a decade.
- CBS identifies Ghomi's age and hometown in California in connection with the alleged export scheme.