March 2017
Halkbank's Response to Allegations Against Its Deputy in the United States
Halkbank's deputy, Mehmet Hakan Atilla, was arrested in the U.S. on charges of circumventing sanctions against Iran, linked to businessman Reza Zarrab. Halkbank claims all…
Turkish Foreign Minister: The Arrest of Reza Zarrab and Mehmet Hakan Atilla is Political
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claims the arrests of Turkish banker Mehmet Hakan Atilla and businessman Reza Zarrab in the U.S. are politically motivated. The…
Arrest of Director of a Turkish State Bank for Circumventing Iran Sanctions
Mehmet Hakan Atilla, deputy general manager of Halkbank, was arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Reza Zarrab evade sanctions against Iran. This case highlights…
Former New York Mayor Joins Reza Zarrab's Legal Team
Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-Turkish businessman in U.S. custody for violating sanctions, has recruited former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani for his legal defense. This case…
Federal Prosecutor of New York Says He Was 'Fired' by the President of the United States
Preet Bharara, the federal prosecutor of New York, announced he was fired by President Trump after refusing to resign. Bharara is known for high-profile cases,…