US-Iranian citizen from Massachusetts convicted in Iran export scheme, faces up to 60 years, $1 million fine
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, 43, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen from Natick, Mass., was found guilty on Monday after a 14-day trial on one count of conspiracy and two counts of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers…
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A Massachusetts man with dual U.S.-Iranian citizenship has been convicted of funneling American electronic components to Iran through a Swiss front company. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to enforce sanctions against Iran, with the defendant facing a potential 60-year sentence. Sentencing is set for October, and the outcome may signal how aggressively the Justice Department will pursue similar export control cases.