Jordanian Man Admits Selling Unauthorized Access to Computer Networks of 50 Companies

According to U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, a Jordanian man living in the Republic of Georgia admitted his role as an “access broker” who sold unauthorized access to the computer networks of at least 50 victim companies. Feras Khalil Ahmad Albashiti, also known as “r1z,” “Feras Bashiti,” and “Firas Bashiti,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Trenton to an information charging fraud and related activity in connection with access credentials.

Court documents state that in May 2023, Albashiti controlled the online moniker “r1z” on an online forum and sold to an undercover law enforcement officer unauthorized network access for cryptocurrency. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gains or losses from the offence, with sentencing scheduled for 11 May 2026.

Law enforcement credit for the investigation was given to special agents and FBI personnel under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy in Newark.