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Case 1:15-cr-00867-RMB Document 18 Filed 05/25/16 Page 14 of 29 (2) The Defendant’s Assets Through his various businesses, Zarrab has amassed a considerable fortune, which is perhaps best demonstrated through the lifestyle that he leads. Zarrab’s true lifestyle stands in stark contrast to the picture of his assets that he attempted to paint during the Pre-Trial Services Interview. At that time, Zarrab claimed that he owned a home that he purchased for $8 million, an office building, and a shop in a bazaar in Turkey. Again, these claims are false. For example, in or about May 2014, Zarrab was emailed a spreadsheet that appears to detail his assets (the “Assets Spreadsheet”). The Assets Spreadsheet appears to show that, as of that time, Zarrab owned, at least, (i) approximately 20 properties alone in his name (more than six times the number he admitted during the Pre-Trial Services Interview), and another three in the name of his business, his wife, or his daughter; (ii) approximately 24 firearms used by individuals who appear to be part of Zarrab’s security detail, including firearms valued at in excess of €40,000; (iii) approximately six horses owned by Zarrab, his wife, or one of the Royal entities, at least three of which are valued at more than €100,000; (iv) approximately seven sea vessels, which are registered to “Rza Yachting” or “Royal Turk LLC;” (v) a private airplane named “TC-RZA;” (vi) approximately 17 luxury automobiles in the name of Zarrab or one of the Royal entities; and (vii) artwork valued at more than $10 million. A translation of Asset Spreadsheet showing these assets is attached hereto as Exhibit E. 3 Moreover, in addition to the property described in the Assets Spreadsheet, the defendant owns other significant assets. For example, one of the employees traveling with Zarrab at the time of his arrest claimed, in substance and in part, to be overseeing the construction for Zarrab of a 3 Because the Asset Spreadsheet includes personal financial information about the defendant and his family, the Government is providing unredacted versions to the Court and the defendant, rather than filing the document electronically. 10
Case 1:15-cr-00867-RMB Document 18 Filed 05/25/16 Page 15 of 29 yacht longer than a football field, with three personal submersibles. Zarrab also rents an luxury apartment in Dubai. Furthermore, the defendant plainly has access to a large amount of liquid assets, given that entered the United States with more than $100,000 in cash. The information found on the Asset Spreadsheet and located through the FBI’s investigation is further corroborated by images and videos of assets found on the Zarrab Phone, including large amounts of currency and gold, Zarrab’s plane, some of Zarrab’s firearms, one of Zarrab’s yachts, and one of Zarrab’s horses. These images are attached hereto as Exhibit F. 4 (3) The Defendant’s Corrupt Political Connections The defendant has used his tremendous wealth not only to purchase several homes, yachts, and other assets, but also to buy access to corrupt politicians in Turkey. In or about 2013, Zarrab was arrested in Turkey, and that charged with bribing high-level Turkish officials to facilitate his criminal conduct. He was released after 72 days in custody, when the charges were dismissed after the Turkish prosecutors and police officers responsible for the investigation were either re-assigned, fired, or arrested and prosecuted themselves. The details of the investigation that led to Zarrab’s arrest are summarized in a December 18, 2013 Turkish prosecutor’s report (the “Report”) that was leaked to the Turkish press and then posted online. Relevant portions of a draft translation of the Report is attached hereto as Exhibit G. 5 The evidence discussed in the Report includes descriptions of telephone conversations between Zarrab and others intercepted by Turkish law enforcement (including partial transcripts of telephone conversations), physical surveillance of Zarrab and others (including photographs of surveillance), and emails between Zarrab and others. The Turkish 4 With respect to videos, the Government includes screenshots of portions of the video. If the Court wishes, the Government will submit full versions of the videos. 5 Evidence from the Report is described in this letter in sum and substance. Any interpretation of such evidence is preliminary and based on the investigation to date. 11
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