A Newport Beach man has been charged with violating U.S. sanctions by supplying American security equipment to Iran's nuclear program.
- Jamshid Ghomi, 63, was arrested for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. - He allegedly smuggled over 250 metric tons of networking equipment into Iran from 2014 to 2018.
- The proceeds exceeded $15 million, used to purchase land and build a mansion in Newport Coast. - If convicted, Ghomi faces up to 20 years in federal prison.