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Zarrab’s Betrayal and the Turkey Fallout | Dover News
Reza Zarrab, the international gold trader who pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering in 2017, is now seeking leniency at sentencing—thanks to his cooperation with U.S. prosecutors. His testimony exposed how he helped Iran skirt sanctions and admitted to bribing Turkish officials, risking his life in the process, including an alleged prison attack that led to FBI protection. His cooperation significantly impacted the trial of a Turkish banker and strained U.S.-Turkey relations, prompting Erdogan to call the verdict scandalous and freezing Zarrab’s assets. Meanwhile, a judge…
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