The US Department of Justice is investigating how Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei built a global investment portfolio with exposure to Wall Street banks, according to Bloomberg News. The probe is part of a broader examination into allegations of money laundering and corruption, and includes scrutiny of transactions involving firms overseen by Khamenei.

US Banks Under Review

Investigators are reviewing the role of US banks in those transactions, including JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup. The investigation does not necessarily mean charges will be filed, with the primary focus of the probe being Khamenei.

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