US EditionIranian man pleads guilty in US to 2019 Baltimore ransomware attack
- Sina Gholinejad, an Iranian national, pleaded guilty on May 27, 2025, in North Carolina federal court to his role in a 2019 ransomware attack on Baltimore and other U.S. Cities.
- The plea followed an unsealed April 2024 indictment accusing Gholinejad and co-conspirators of using the Robbinhood ransomware to encrypt networks and extort ransoms starting January 2019.
- The attacks disrupted city services like property tax and parking citation processing, causing Baltimore over $19 million in losses and affecting Greenville, Gresham, Yonkers, and other victims.
- Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel Bubar emphasized that cybercrime causes real harm to individuals and society, describing it as a serious threat to local communities. Sina Gholinejad faces up to 30 years in prison following his guilty plea.
- The case highlights ongoing cyber threats from overseas actors who use advanced tools and anonymizing methods, while investigations involve the FBI's Baltimore and Charlotte offices and the DOJ's National Security Division.
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Iranian man pleads guilty in US to 2019 Baltimore ransomware attack
An Iranian national pleaded guilty to participating in the high-profile 2019 Baltimore, Maryland, ransomware attack, among others, and to causing tens of millions of dollars in losses and disrupted services, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.
Iranian pleads guilty to ransomware attacks that affected Baltimore, other cities
An Iranian national pleaded guilty on Tuesday in North Carolina federal court for his role in a ransomware and extortion operation that prosecutors say targeted computer networks for Baltimore and other U.S. cities, a scheme that led to work disruptions and financial losses.
Iranian Man Pleads Guilty to Ransomware Attack Role
An Iranian national pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in an international ransomware scheme that resulted in tens of millions of dollars in losses to U.S. cities, corporations, healthcare organizations, and other entities in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Oregon. Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal district …
Iranian man pleads guilty in Robbinhood ransomware scheme
An Iranian man pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware scheme, which most notably afflicted the city of Baltimore in a costly 2019 attack. Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He faces up to 30 years in prison. The indictment primarily implicates Gholinejad, also known as Sina Ghaaf, for conducting online research related to the…
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