December 2017
Over 2700 More Public Sector Employees in Turkey Dismissed
Turkey has dismissed over 2700 public sector employees for alleged ties to Fethullah Gülen, a cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt. This ongoing…
End of the First Jury Session in the Zarrab Case Without a Verdict
The jury in the case against Reza Zarrab and Hakan Atilla concluded its first session without a verdict, focusing on Zarrab's confessions. Zarrab is accused…
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…
Turkish Police Summons FBI Official at US Embassy
Turkish police summoned an FBI official at the US embassy following testimony from former police chief Hussein Korkmaz in a trial against former Halkbank CEO…
Bahmani Denies Meeting with Reza Zarrab and Circumventing Sanctions Through Him
Mahmoud Bahmani, former head of Iran's Central Bank, denied claims by detained businessman Reza Zarrab that they met to discuss circumventing U.S. sanctions. Bahmani emphasized…
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.…
Erdogan: American Courts Cannot Prosecute Turkey
Turkish President Erdogan stated that American courts cannot prosecute Turkey amid tensions over the trial of Reza Zarrab, who testified that Turkish officials were involved…
Istanbul Prosecutor's Office Issues Order to Seize Assets of Reza Zarrab
The Istanbul Prosecutor's Office has seized the assets of Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman who previously accused Turkish President Erdoğan of enabling the circumvention of…
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…