California Woman Is Arrested at LAX and Accused of Selling Weapons for Iran
Prosecutors said that Shamim Mafi, a legal permanent resident of the United States, helped facilitate millions of dollars in arms transfers from Iran.
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Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
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Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according…
Read MoreLos Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Air traffic is seen on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)2026-04-19T19:43:19Z LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its…
Read MoreWoodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Read MoreIranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime
Shamim Mafi was allegedly brokering arms deals between Tehran and the Sudanese military, which has been engaged in a civil war since 2023
Read MoreIranian national arrested at LAX on suspicion of trafficking weapons on Iran government’s behalf
Shamim Mafi, 44 of Woodland Hills, is accused of brokering sales of bombs, drones and other items manufactured by Iran to Sudan.
Read MoreFeds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime
Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
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