Zarrab’s Deal and Turkey’s Fallout | Roanoke News

Reza Zarrab, the international gold trader who helped Iran skirt U.S. sanctions, is now facing sentencing — and prosecutors are asking for leniency, calling his cooperation “truthful, complete, and reliable.” His explosive testimony exposed millions in bribes paid to Turkish officials, helping convict a banker and sparking outrage from President Erdogan. Zarrab’s cooperation came at a cost: he was nearly murdered in prison, moved to FBI custody, and had his assets seized. His case has dragged on due to its complexity — and just last month, U.S. charges against a Turkish bank were dropped amid warming ties between Erdogan and Trump, hinting at a shifting geopolitical landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab6b8c356e6aa9c6