Reza Hamidi Ravari Sought for Questioning Over Alleged Plot to Murder Iranian Dissidents in Maryland
Iranian Intelligence Officer
Reza Hamidi Ravari is wanted for questioning in connection with his alleged support of the criminal network operated by Naji Sharifi Zindashti and its associates. According to the FBI, the network targeted Iranian dissidents living in the United States and was connected with an alleged plot to murder two Maryland residents. Ravari’s alleged involvement occurred from at least December 2020 through approximately March 2021.
Plot Targeting Maryland Residents
Ravari is specifically wanted for questioning regarding his alleged participation in a plot to murder two residents of Maryland. The alleged operation was directed against United States-based Iranian dissidents and unfolded over several months. Authorities are seeking information concerning Ravari’s role, the individuals with whom he worked, and the network responsible for targeting the two residents.
The case represents a significant national-security concern because the alleged operation targeted people living inside the United States. Investigators have connected the plot with a broader network involving Iranian intelligence personnel and criminal associates. Ravari remains a person authorities want to question regarding how the operation was organized and supported.
Zindashti Criminal Network
Naji Sharifi Zindashti is identified by the FBI as the leader of a criminal network connected with operations targeting Iranian dissidents. Ravari is wanted for questioning concerning his alleged provision of material support to the Zindashti network and its associates. The investigation focuses on how the network operated, who supported it, and how individuals connected with it allegedly participated in plans targeting people in the United States.
The relationship between intelligence personnel and the Zindashti network is an important part of the investigation. Authorities are examining the individuals who allegedly facilitated or supported the network’s activities against dissidents outside Iran. Information concerning Ravari’s contacts and relationships with members of the network may therefore be significant to investigators.
Iranian Dissidents Targeted
The alleged murder plot was directed against Iranian dissidents residing in the United States. According to information concerning Ravari, the targeting occurred from at least December 2020 until approximately March 2021. The investigation is part of broader U.S. efforts to identify individuals involved in operations directed against Iranian dissidents living outside Iran.
The targeting of individuals inside the United States has brought increased attention to networks allegedly used to pursue Iranian government opponents abroad. Authorities are examining both the people accused of directing such activities and those believed to have provided operational support. Ravari’s alleged participation in the Maryland plot places him within that wider investigation.
Material Support to the Network
Ravari is wanted for questioning concerning the alleged provision of material support to the Zindashti criminal network and its associates. His alleged involvement is directly connected with the plot targeting the two Maryland residents rather than merely a general association with the network. Authorities are seeking additional information about the nature of that support and the people involved in the operation.
Investigators are also interested in identifying other individuals who may have assisted the network. Information concerning communications, associates, international contacts, or relationships between Ravari and members of the Zindashti organization may assist authorities. The investigation extends beyond a single individual and concerns the wider structure supporting the alleged operation.
International Network
The case reflects the international nature of investigations involving networks accused of targeting Iranian dissidents abroad. Individuals operating from different countries can play separate roles within the same operation, making information from witnesses outside the United States potentially relevant. Ravari’s alleged connection with the Zindashti network is therefore being examined as part of a broader international security investigation.
Authorities continue seeking information concerning the people involved with these networks and the relationships between Iranian intelligence personnel and criminal associates. Identifying individuals who provided support, coordinated activities, or communicated with network members remains important to understanding the full scope of the operation. Ravari is wanted for questioning as investigators continue examining those connections.
Wanted for Questioning
Reza Hamidi Ravari remains wanted for questioning regarding his alleged involvement with the Zindashti network and the plot to murder two Maryland residents. Authorities are seeking information concerning his activities, whereabouts, associates, and connections with individuals involved in targeting Iranian dissidents. Information from individuals familiar with Ravari or the network may assist investigators in establishing how the alleged operation was organized.
Anyone with information concerning Ravari, Naji Sharifi Zindashti, their associates, or the alleged Maryland murder plot is encouraged to provide that information directly to law enforcement. Individuals should not attempt to approach or confront anyone associated with the investigation. Information relevant to U.S. authorities can be submitted through the FBI, while people outside the United States can contact their national authorities for appropriate international coordination.
