Jamshid Ghomi, who's the CEO of an Iran-based technology company, was charged with violating U.S. sanctions against Iran by acquiring "sophisticated U.S.-origin networking, security, and encryption equipment for Iranian customers - including the Iranian regime's nuclear and military," the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement.
The 63-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He's expected to make his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in Santa Ana.
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