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Halkbank avoids charges by agreeing to sanctions compliance and an Iran transaction ban under a U.S. deal.
Turkish state-owned Halkbank has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve a 2019 criminal case alleging it helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions through illicit transactions.
The deal, pending judicial approval, allows Halkbank to avoid criminal charges and fines if it complies with conditions including a ban on Iran-related transactions and hiring an independent monitor to ensure sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance.
The U.S. cited national security and diplomatic progress, including Turkey’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as key factors.
Halkbank denies wrongdoing, and the case’s resolution marks a significant step in improving strained U.S.-Turkey relations.
Halkbank evita los cargos al aceptar el cumplimiento de las sanciones y la prohibición de transacciones con Irán en virtud de un acuerdo con los Estados Unidos.