Summary
U.S. authorities have arrested Shamim Mafi, an Iranian woman and U.S. lawful permanent resident, for allegedly trafficking weapons from Iran to Sudan. She is accused of brokering sales of drones, bombs, and ammunition to Sudan’s army, violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Key Facts
- Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at Los Angeles airport.
- She allegedly brokered a €60 million ($70 million) drone contract sold to Sudan’s defense ministry.
- The arms included drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition.
- Mafi is accused of using informal money exchange methods to avoid U.S. sanctions.
- She coordinated a Sudanese delegation’s travel to Iran and received over €6 million in payments.
- Mafi became a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. in 2016.
- If found guilty, she faces up to 20 years in prison.
- Sudan is experiencing a civil war with a severe humanitarian crisis, and various foreign countries have been accused of supplying weapons.
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