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US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing
U.S. prosecutors seek leniency for Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab at his upcoming sentencing due to his key cooperation in uncovering sanctions evasion involving Iran and Turkey officials.
Prosecutors stated that Zarrab disclosed paying millions in bribes to Turkish officials and provided important testimony at a 2017 corruption trial, significantly aiding the U.S. case.
Zarrab pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and money laundering, and his cooperation with authorities was described as truthful, complete, reliable, and timely by prosecutors.
Zarrab reported being attacked in prison by an inmate who threatened his life for cooperating with U.S. authorities, and Turkey froze his assets after he started cooperating.