NEW: A controversial plea deal between the U.S. and money launderer #RezaZarrab just got more complicated.
We reveal that Zarrab still has ties to his criminal network and has received dubious wire transfers since entering the agreement with the gov't. 1/ occrp.org/en/how-iran-us…
We reveal that Zarrab still has ties to his criminal network and has received dubious wire transfers since entering the agreement with the gov't. 1/ occrp.org/en/how-iran-us…
Who is Reza Zarrab?
The FBI arrested the money launderer in 2016 for helping Iran dodge international sanctions. So far he’s avoided a long prison sentence by agreeing to testify against a Turkish bank at the center of his criminal operation. 2/
occrp.org/en/how-iran-us…
The FBI arrested the money launderer in 2016 for helping Iran dodge international sanctions. So far he’s avoided a long prison sentence by agreeing to testify against a Turkish bank at the center of his criminal operation. 2/
occrp.org/en/how-iran-us…
Under an opaque and controversial plea deal, Zarrab has been allowed to live a government-sanctioned life of luxury under a false name in South Florida.
Today’s investigation uncovers how he’s bankrolled much of this lifestyle 👇3/
Today’s investigation uncovers how he’s bankrolled much of this lifestyle 👇3/
Financial records obtained by OCCRP show that Zarrab’s lifestyle has been financed through wire transfers from dubious companies and people in Turkey
Some of these transactions have also funded his passion for thoroughbred horses and a luxury equestrian business. 4/
Some of these transactions have also funded his passion for thoroughbred horses and a luxury equestrian business. 4/
Reza Zarrab operates under his multiple aliases, including “Aaron Goldsmith,” the name listed on his official U.S. employment authorization card.
He’s used this government-approved alias to open bank accounts and incorporate his horse business. 5/
He’s used this government-approved alias to open bank accounts and incorporate his horse business. 5/
Under his plea deal, Zarrab can travel around the tri-state area and South Florida at will, and can get prior approval for any other trip. It’s unclear if his trips to equestrian events around the U.S. have been approved by the gov't, or if authorities are even aware of them. 6/
This investigation was a collaborative effort with @LawCrimeNetwork and @MiamiHerald.
For more on Reza Zarrab and his impact on geopolitics, read this special edition of the OCCRP newsletter. 7/ mailchi.mp/occrp/halkbank…
For more on Reza Zarrab and his impact on geopolitics, read this special edition of the OCCRP newsletter. 7/ mailchi.mp/occrp/halkbank…
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