The FBI launched posters Tuesday searching for details about two senior Iranian intelligence officers concerned within the disappearance of retired FBI Particular Agent Robert Levinson because the company is vowing to “maintain each Iranian official concerned in his abduction accountable.”
Levinson was working as a non-public investigator when he vanished in 2007 after touring to Iran’s Kish Island. He had reportedly taken half in an unauthorized CIA mission and was presumed lifeless in 2020.
“The FBI stays steadfast in our dedication to return Bob to his household,” Sanjay Virmani, particular agent in control of the FBI Washington Subject Workplace’s Counterterrorism Division, mentioned in a press release. “Our intensive investigation continues to develop new leads and intelligence, and we’ll pursue all choices to carry each Iranian official concerned in his abduction accountable.”
The FBI mentioned the 2 Iranian officers within the posters – Mohammed Baseri and Ahmad Khazai — “allegedly acted of their capability as officers of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Safety throughout Bob’s abduction, detention, and possible demise.”
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Mohammad Baseri, left, and Ahmad Khazai. The FBI is searching for extra details about each Iranian intelligence officers, who they allege performed a job within the disappearance of American Robert Levinson. (FBI)
“For practically 18 years, the Iranian authorities has denied data of Bob’s whereabouts regardless of senior intelligence officers authorizing Bob’s abduction and detention and launching a disinformation marketing campaign to deflect blame from the Iranian regime,” the FBI added.
The Treasury Division sanctioned each officers in December 2020.
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The FBI mentioned it acquired this picture of Robert Levinson in April 2011, 4 years after his disappearance. (FBI)
“In accordance with the designation, Baseri has been concerned in counterespionage actions inside and outdoors Iran, in addition to delicate investigations associated to Iranian nationwide safety points. He has labored instantly with intelligence officers from different nations to hurt U.S. pursuits,” the FBI mentioned. “Khazai has led MOIS delegations to different nations to evaluate safety conditions.”
The FBI launched searching for info posters Tuesday concerning Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai. (FBI)
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A $5 million reward continues to be being provided by the FBI for info resulting in Levinson’s location, restoration and return.