Mehmet Hakan Atilla
Deputy General Manager of Halkbank
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View Timeline →Erdogan Says He Discussed Bank Related to Iran Sanctions Violation with Trump
Turkish President Erdogan revealed a phone conversation with President Trump regarding Halkbank, which is implicated in Iran sanctions violations. This discussion comes amid efforts to…
The Footprint of 'Iranians' in Money Laundering Case in Turkey
Turkey has issued arrest warrants for 417 suspects in a money laundering investigation involving the transfer of $500 million to U.S. bank accounts linked to…
Ankara Condemns US Prosecutors' Request for Prison Sentence Against Turkish Banker
The Turkish government condemned the US prosecutors' request for a prison sentence of up to 20 years for Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a former Halkbank executive…
15 Years Imprisonment Requested for Turkish Banker Accused of Circumventing Iran Sanctions
U.S. prosecutors are seeking over 15 years in prison for Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a former Turkish banker, for helping Iran evade sanctions. The case has…
Halkbank's Cooperation with the U.S. Following Accusations of Violating Iran Sanctions
Turkey's Halkbank is cooperating with U.S. authorities following a senior official's conviction for violating Iran sanctions, which has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.…
Turkey Issues Warning to Citizens Traveling to the U.S. in Retaliation
Turkey has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding the U.S., citing risks of arbitrary detentions and terrorism, following a similar warning from the…
Erdogan Calls US Court Ruling Against Atilla a 'Political Coup Attempt' Against Him
Turkish President Erdogan condemned a US court ruling convicting Halkbank's former manager, claiming it is a political coup attempt against him. The case involves allegations…
US Court Finds Turkish Banking Official Guilty in Iran Sanctions Evasion Case
A New York court has found Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a former Turkish banking official, guilty of evading US sanctions against Iran. This case is interconnected…
New York Judge Rejects Claims of Fethullah Gülen's Involvement in Zarrab and Atilla Trial
A New York judge dismissed claims of Fethullah Gülen's involvement in the trial of Turkish businessman Reza Zarrab and former Halkbank CEO Mehmet Hakan Atilla,…
Former Halkbank Director Denies Collusion with Zarrab to Evade Sanctions
A former Halkbank director denied collusion with Reza Zarrab, who confessed to helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions. The case involves allegations of bribery and significant…
Prisoner Files Complaint Against Reza Zarrab for 'Sexual Assault'
Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman, faces serious legal troubles in the U.S., including allegations of sexual assault from a fellow inmate and charges related to…
Reza Zarrab Claims He Paid Bribe for Release from Turkish Prison
Reza Zarrab testified in a New York court that he paid a bribe for his release from a Turkish prison in 2014. He accused Turkish…
Turkey Investigates Bank Accounts of 'High-Balance Iranians'
Turkey is investigating the bank accounts of Iranians with high balances following the trial of Reza Zarrab, who implicated Turkish banks in circumventing U.S. sanctions.…
Turkish Prime Minister: We Hope Reza Zarrab Returns from the Wrong Path
Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman, accused Turkish President Erdoğan of authorizing the circumvention of U.S. sanctions against Iran. Turkish Prime Minister Yıldırım expressed hope that…
Reza Zarrab: Erdogan Personally Issued Permit to Evade Iran Sanctions
Reza Zarrab has accused Turkish President Erdogan of personally permitting the evasion of U.S. sanctions against Iran during his trial in New York. Zarrab has…
Erdogan: Turkey Has Not Evaded US Sanctions Against Iran
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Turkey has not violated US sanctions against Iran, amidst ongoing legal proceedings involving Reza Zarrab, who confessed to aiding Iran…
Reza Zarrab Admits to Bribing Turkish Officials and Evading Sanctions on Iran
Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman, confessed in a New York court to bribing Turkish officials and helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions. He is cooperating with…
Reza Zarrab's Cooperation with U.S. Prosecutors Confirmed
Reza Zarrab, a Turkish-Iranian businessman imprisoned in the U.S. for violating sanctions against Iran, has confessed and is cooperating with U.S. prosecutors. He is expected…
Turkey Asks the U.S. to End the Case Against Reza Zarrab and Turkish Banker
Turkey is urging the U.S. to dismiss charges against Reza Zarrab and Turkish banker Mehmet Hakan Atilla, who are accused of violating U.S. sanctions. Turkish…
Cavusoglu: Reza Zarrab's Case is 'Fabricated' and has 'Political Motivation'
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claims that the U.S. allegations against Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman accused of evading sanctions, are politically motivated and based…