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Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge

U.S. investigators say an illicit Iranian gambling network enabled a $4 billion sanctions evasion scheme.

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Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge

A U.S. action alleges an illicit Iranian gambling network helped facilitate a major sanctions-dodging operation involving billions of dollars. The scheme reportedly relied on layered financial channels to obscure where money originated and who ultimately benefited, allowing funds to be moved in ways that bypass restrictions. Prosecutors and sanctions authorities said the network supported Iran-linked entities and helped sustain prohibited activity despite enforcement efforts. Authorities added that the case reflects a broader campaign to dismantle financial intermediaries used to evade sanctions. Further legal steps were expected as proceedings continued.

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