An article summarized by Reuters:
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, allegedly built a global investment portfolio with exposure to major Wall Street institutions. According to Bloomberg News, the probe is part of a broader examination into potential money laundering and corruption involving entities connected to Khamenei and his network.
Investigators are reviewing transactions linked to firms overseen by Khamenei and examining whether U.S. financial institutions played any role in facilitating those dealings. The banks reportedly under review include JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, though neither bank has been accused of wrongdoing. Citigroup declined to comment, while the Justice Department and JPMorgan did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The investigation remains in its early stages and does not necessarily mean criminal charges will be filed. Bloomberg reported that the primary focus is Khamenei himself, who became Iran’s supreme leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. As Iran’s top authority, Mojtaba Khamenei has final say over major state decisions, including foreign policy and the country’s nuclear program.
