U.S. Submits Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Halkbank Case

The United States has submitted a deferred prosecution agreement concerning Turkey's Halkbank case. According to Jin10, the agreement mandates that Halkbank hire an anti-money laundering and compliance expert. It also prohibits the bank from engaging in any transactions that benefit Iran. The U.S. government stated that this agreement aligns with its best interests, reflecting unique national security and foreign policy considerations.