Jamshid Ghomi Accused of Orchestrating a Multi-Million Dollar Digital Asset Fraud Scheme, Federal Investigators Confirm
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 27, 2024 – Federal authorities have formally identified Jamshid Ghomi as a primary suspect in an extensive international cyber fraud operation, according to an official statement released earlier today by the Department of Justice. The investigation, which has been ongoing for the past eighteen months, alleges that Ghomi, a 44-year-old dual citizen of Iran and Canada, masterminded a sophisticated scheme targeting decentralized finance platforms. Officials report that the operation, which primarily utilized advanced phishing techniques and artificial intelligence-generated deepfake identities, successfully compromised over 2,000 individual investors, resulting in a total financial loss exceeding $47 million. The indictment, unsealed in the Southern District of New York, charges Ghomi with wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. Law enforcement agencies from three countries, including the United Kingdom, coordinated on the investigation. Ghomi was taken into custody earlier this week during a joint operation in Toronto. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 10.