Tech industry wins big in California primary election with millions spent paying off

Silicon Valley is fighting against regulation, taxes and growth of AI and will benefit from having political leverage Silicon Valley had a big night in California’s primary election, proving that the tens of millions of dollars funding candidates across the state was money well spent. While the tech industry’s preferred candidate for governor came in a scant sixth place, donations to smaller elections proved to be a successful strategy. Tech billionaires have in past months thrown their full ...

By Dara Kerr

CEO With $35 Million California Mansion Secretly Helped Iran’s Nuclear Program, DOJ Says - Forbes

CEO With $35 Million California Mansion Secretly Helped Iran’s Nuclear Program, DOJ Says  Forbes

CEO of tech company arrested for supplying US-origin computer parts to Iran: How California resident negotiated, purchased and arranged shipment of large quantities of 'banned' US technology for over 10 years

Jamshid Ghomi, a dual US-Iranian national, has been arrested for allegedly violating US sanctions by shipping sophisticated US-origin technology to Iran. He is accused of supplying networking, security, and encryption equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishments, earning millions and laundering proceeds into his US accounts.

By TOI TECH DESK

Jamshid Ghomi: 5 things on Newport Coast CEO arrested for selling US tech to help Iran's nuclear program

Jamshid Ghomi was arrested for violating US sanctions against Iran by getting US tech for Iranians – including its nuclear and military establishment.