LOS ANGELES — A 44-year-old woman from Los Angeles has been arrested on allegations of facilitating weapon trafficking from Iran to Sudan, currently embroiled in a devastating civil war. Shamim Mafi reportedly arranged for the sale of drones, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition, working through a company in Oman. Federal prosecutors disclosed that Mafi had submitted a letter of intent to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for purchasing bomb fuses for Sudan. Mafi, who has lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident since 2016, faces serious charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years if found guilty. As the civil conflict in Sudan deepens, humanitarian crises continue to unfold, with food shortages affecting millions.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Iran in Weapon Trafficking to Sudan
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly orchestrating arms deals between Iran and Sudan amid the ongoing civil war.
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old woman, was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport on charges related to trafficking weapons from Iran to Sudan, where a catastrophic civil conflict continues. Prosecutors claim she brokered sales of drones, ammunition, and bomb fuses through a business in Oman connected to the Iranian military. Mafi could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.
