Shamim Mafi case: Iranian entrepreneur with US green card held at LAX over Iran-linked arms, drone deals, reports say
Mint·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Iranian entrepreneur Shamim Mafi, 44, holding a US green card was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport Saturday night on allegations of trafficking arms and drones for Tehran. Investigators found phone records suggesting contact with Iran's intelligence services between 2022-2025. Prosecutors allege she routed deals through Turkey and UAE to evade US authorities, using an Oman-registered company.
Key Entities
Shamim MafiLos Angeles International AirportTehranUS AttorneyIranTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesOman