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Reza Banki

In 2010, Reza Banki , an Iranian-American and US citizen, was arrested and charged with violating US sanctions against Iran. Banki eventually learned that he was in trouble over a large sum of family money he had transferred from Iran in order to buy property in New York.

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By Bob Carlson • May 22, 2015 • 1 min read

In 2010, Reza Banki, an Iranian-American and US citizen, was arrested and charged with violating US sanctions against Iran. Banki eventually learned that he was in trouble over a large sum of family money he had transferred from Iran in order to buy property in New York. Banki talks about the 22 months he spent in prison until eventually being released on appeal.

Mixed with original music and sound design by Myke Dodge Weiskopf.

Reza Banki

Courtesy Reza Banki

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    host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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