United States of America v. Reza Dindar, aka Renda Dindar

Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with exporting to an embargoed country, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1702, smuggling goods from the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 554, money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. 195,, and filing false export record in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

between 2010 and 2014, Renda Dindar managed a business called New Port Sourcing Solutions in Xi’an, China. The company hid the fact that it was procuring items in the U.S. for companies in Iran. It fraudulently claimed the goods were destined for China. In 2011 and 2012, Dindar and his coconspirators used deception to purchase parts for three military sonar systems from a business in the Western District of Washington. Dindar and his coconspirators claimed the systems would be used by a company in China. In fact, the plan was to ship the parts through China to Iran in violation of export controls.

Dindar pleaded guilty to two counts of export to an embargoed country and two counts of smuggling goods from the United States.

Export to an embargoed country is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Smuggling goods from the U.S is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The case is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security - Office of Export Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

The case is being prosecuted by assistant United States Attorney Todd Greenberg. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs worked with the Government of Panama to secure the arrest and extradition from Panama of Dindar. Significant assistance was provided by the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Brian A Tsuchida- CRD: A. Quach; AUSA: Todd Greenberg; Def Cnsl: Jennifer Horwitz; Court Reporter: Digital Recording; Time of Hearing: 10:30am; Courtroom: 12B; Interpreter: Susan Malakooti; Language: Farsi (standby); CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Reza Dindar held on 6/5/2026. Defendant present in custody. Defendant placed under oath and advised of rights/charges/penalties; Defendant executes Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a felony case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge; Court reviews the plea agreement; Reza Dindar (1) pleads GUILTY to Counts 2-3, 4-5. Remaining Counts to be dismissed at sentencing. Court finds the Defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea; Court signs the Report and Recommendation and Counsel have fourteen days to file objections; Court orders the preparation of a Presentence Report. Defendant remanded to custody.