US Drops Halkbank Sanctions Case After Turkey’s Gaza Mediation

The US Justice Department reached a tentative agreement to end the eight-year prosecution of Halkbank.

“The United States has tentatively agreed to drop a criminal case accusing Turkiye’s state-run Halkbank of participating in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade sanctions against Iran”

Al Jazeera

The deal requires Halkbank to hire an independent monitor and bars transactions benefiting Iran.

Al Jazeera

The DOJ cited unique and extraordinary national security and foreign policy considerations.

Halkbank emphasized it would not admit wrongdoing or pay fines.

The Halkbank settlement was part of a broader geopolitical package linked to Turkey’s Gaza mediation.

The DOJ framed the commitment to resolve Halkbank as an important component of diplomatic discussions.

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Al Jazeera stated this move would end a years-long prosecution that has strained relations between Washington and Ankara.

Halkbank’s deal includes a monitor but no admission of wrongdoing or fines.

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Financial Times

The case began with the 2016 arrest of Zarrab, who pleaded guilty to bank fraud.

Halkbank’s majority state ownership underscores the diplomatic sensitivity.

Halkbank stated the development will positively impact its financial structure.

The deal has been debated in Washington with divided views.

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