Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
Summary
A woman living in California was arrested for allegedly selling weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to buyers in Africa, including Sudan. The authorities say she helped arrange deals for drones, bombs, and ammunition, and faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.Key Facts
- Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport by federal agents.
- She is accused of trafficking weapons such as drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and ammunition.
- The weapons deals were made through a company called Atlas International.
- One deal involved selling Iranian drones to Sudan’s ministry of defense, worth over 60 million euros.
- Mafi reportedly earned 6 million euros for coordinating this sale.
- She is an Iranian national and a permanent US resident since 2016.
- Mafi frequently traveled to Iran, Turkey, and Oman.
- Sudan has been in a civil war since 2023, causing many deaths and displacements.
- If convicted, Mafi can receive up to 20 years in federal prison.
- Her first court appearance is scheduled in Los Angeles federal court.
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