The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has proposed a rule that would sever Swiss bank MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the U.S. financial system for providing financial support to illicit actors linked to Russia and Iran. If finalized, the proposed rule would prohibit covered U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining a correspondent account for, or on behalf of, MBaer.
"MBaer has funneled over a hundred million dollars through the U.S. financial system on behalf of illicit actors tied to Iran and Russia," said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. "Banks should be on notice that the U.S. Treasury will aggressively protect the integrity of the U.S. financial system using the full force of our authorities."
by Joji Xavier
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