Affiliation: RANA/MOIS
Ali Akbar Rezaei Tavana worked for Rana and was involved in database management for storing records of targeted individuals. His work ensured that critical personal data was organized and maintained. His contributions supported the intelligence-gathering efforts of the organization. In September 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC press release highlighted the role of comprehensive databases in the MOIS-linked cyber campaign. The announcement detailed how such records were exploited in state-sponsored digital surveillance. This designation reinforced the international context of these cyber operations.