Key facts
- Iranian technology executive Jamshid Ghomi arrested in Newport Beach, California.
- Ghomi accused of illegally exporting U.S. computer technology to Iran's military and nuclear programs.
- Prosecutors seek prison time and seizure of Ghomi's assets, including his $35 million mansion.
- Federal authorities are investigating Ghomi for money laundering, tax evasion, and other crimes.
An Iranian technology executive, Jamshid Ghomi, has been arrested at his $35 million mansion in Newport Beach, California. Ghomi is accused of illegally exporting U.S. computer technology to the Iranian government, allegedly supplying both the country's military and the agency responsible for its nuclear program. Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence and the seizure of his assets, including the Newport Beach property. In addition to violating U.S. export control laws, federal authorities are investigating Ghomi for money laundering, tax evasion, and other crimes. A California tech boss has been arrested over supplying US networking, security, and encryption gear to Iran. Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast is accused of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, according to a federal criminal complaint.