Turkey's role in helping Iran bypass sanctions has been reported many times by WikIran. Several Turkish actors have contributed to this activity in various ways, including:
- Front companies enabling international trade, serving as a primary gateway to Europe
- A significant hub for extensive cash dealings
- A profitable gold trading hub, used for exporting in exchange for gold and easily converting gold to cash (often used to finance terror activities).
Documents from Tejarat Bank and its exchange have confirmed these findings and helped identify five additional Turkish-based Iranian fron companies:
| Number | Company Name | Bank Name | Bank Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolving Global Makina Electronik | Vatif Bank | TR820004600367036000098037(EUR) |
| 2 | Lemak Group Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi | ||
| 3 | Akkim Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi | Vatifbank | TR310001500158048019087061(EUR) |
| 4 | Uron Insaat Lojistik Ithalat Ihracat Sanayi Ve Tivaret Limited | Vatif Katilim | TR720021000000105617700102(EUR) |
| 5 | Mehmet Taskeser Lalezar Tekstil | Kuveyt Turk Katilim Bankasi | TR710020500009886525200102(EUR) |
According to the documents, "Akkim Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi" was the only company to receive payment on behalf of Iranian companies. The rest were used as payers on behalf of Iranian entities, and primarily made payments to Europe-based companies, such as those in France or the Netherlands. WikIran urges all banks involved in these sanctions-evasion schemes to adhere to international standards and prevent these companies from having further access to the Turkish financial system.
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