Iranian Sanctions Dodger Nabbed in London and Sent Down in US
Fugitive Financial Crime Mastermind Busted
An Iranian national, Seyed Sajjad Shahidian, who ran a slick financial services firm to dodge Iran’s sanctions, has been sentenced in the US. Shahidian was tracked down by FBI agents and arrested in London before being extradited across the pond.
FBI and UK Cops Crack Down on Cyber Criminals
The FBI caught up with Shahidian in November 2018. Investigators believe he masterminded an online platform used by international crooks targeting the UK. His operation helped criminals bypass legal restrictions and exploit the UK’s financial system.
International Crimefighters Join Forces
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the FBI team up to hunt down and disrupt serious cyber criminals worldwide. Their ongoing partnership is key to shutting down global organised crime networks wherever they hide.
