Federal Prosecutors Charge Two Maryland Men for Illegally Trading with Iran

Federal prosecutors have arrested and charged two individuals, Mohammad Reza Vaghari, 41 and Mir Hossein Ghaemi, 42, of doing trade in the terrorist nation of Iran since 2002.  According to statement made in the federal indictment, federal prosecutors claim the men, while doing business as the U.S. based Saamen Company, would send items to the United Arab Emirates, where co-conspirators would transport the goods to the nation of Iran.  Currently, Iran is one of numerous countries labeled as terrorist nations according the United States, and trade with these countries is forbidden.  Additionally, charges of making false statements to law enforcement and federal officials were issued against the men, as well as for possessing fake immigration papers.  Both men face significant financial penalties, as well as federal prison sentences if convicted.

A number of intricate laws are in place, which may prevent immigrants from being involved with relatives in their countries of birth.  Additionally, the immigration process is closely monitored by the federal government to prevent terrorist activity within and outside of the United States.  If you or a loved one are under investigation or being detained by federal officials or immigration authorities regarding immigration law violations, contact immigration lawyer David S. Greene today.

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