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US DOJ Dismisses Halkbank Case

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
6
Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The dismissal of the criminal case against Halkbank>>> is a significant positive for the bank, as evidenced by its soaring shares on the Istanbul stock exchange. It also signals improved diplomatic and economic relations between Turkey>>> and the United States>>>.

banking financial services international relations
Event Summary

The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> has formally moved to dismiss its criminal case against Halkbank>>>, a Turkish state-run lender. This action follows an agreement in March between Halkbank>>> and the U.S. federal government to end the long-running case. Halkbank>>> was accused during Donald Trump>>>'s first term of helping Iran>>> evade American economic sanctions by secretly transferring $20 billion in restricted funds and converting oil revenue into gold and cash. The settlement, which does not involve any money changing hands or admission of criminal wrongdoing by Halkbank>>>, requires the bank to be barred from transactions benefiting Iran>>> and to have a monitor review its compliance. U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman>>> had paused the case for 90 days for Halkbank>>> to demonstrate compliance, which was confirmed by a review conducted by Ernst & Young>>>. This dismissal is seen as relieving a lingering irritant in relations between Turkey>>> and the United States>>>.

Key Actions
100 United States — United States Department of Justice asked to dismiss case Halkbank
90 Halkbank agreed to end case United States
70 United States accused Halkbank
40 Donald Trump told Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
30 Halkbank hired Ernst & Young
Entities Involved
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Halkbank
The U.S. Department of Justice formally asked to dismiss its criminal case against Halkbank>>>, which was accused of helping Iran>>> evade sanctions. This dismissal is expected to relieve a lingering irritant in relations between Turkey>>> and the United States>>> and has already sent Halkbank>>>'s shares soaring.
Importance 100 Sentiment 75
govactor
United States — United States Department of Justice
The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> formally requested the dismissal of the criminal case against Halkbank>>>, stating it has no intention of prosecuting the Turkish state-run lender. This action is part of an agreement to improve relations between the United States>>> and Turkey>>>.
Importance 90 Sentiment 50
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Turkey
The dismissal of the case against Halkbank>>> is expected to ease tensions and improve relations between Turkey>>> and the United States>>>. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan>>> had previously called the case unlawful.
Importance 80 Sentiment 60
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United States
The United States>>>, through its United States — United States Department of Justice>>>, agreed to dismiss the case against Halkbank>>> to improve its relations with Turkey>>> and further its interest in curbing support for Iran>>>.
Importance 80 Sentiment 60
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Iran
Halkbank>>> was accused of helping Iran>>> evade American economic sanctions by secretly transferring restricted funds and converting oil revenue. The agreement to dismiss the case includes a bar on Halkbank>>> entering transactions that benefit Iran>>>.
Importance 60 Sentiment -40
per
Donald Trump
Donald Trump>>>'s return to the presidency has coincided with warmer ties between the United States>>> and Turkey>>>. He reportedly told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan>>> that the Halkbank>>> problem was 'finished for us'.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
per
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan>>> had called the case against Halkbank>>> unlawful and 'ugly' and expressed hope for its resolution after meeting with Donald Trump>>>.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
per
Richard M. Berman
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman>>> paused the case for 90 days to allow Halkbank>>> to demonstrate compliance with the agreement terms and is now asked to sign off on the motion to dismiss the case.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
priv
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young>>> was hired by Halkbank>>> to review its compliance policies, and their review found no areas of noncompliance.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
govactor
United States — Supreme Court of the United States
The United States — Supreme Court of the United States>>> previously allowed the prosecution against Halkbank>>> to proceed, rejecting the bank's immunity argument.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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