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LAW360 C3 TERRORISM & SANCTIONS HIGH RISK Published 1 Oct 2026 at 00:26 UTC, affecting CN, IR, GB, US

Law360: Ex-HSBC Exec Tells Jury Huawei CFO Said Iran Biz Was Legit

A former HSBC executive testified in a racketeering trial that Huawei's CFO assured him in 2013 that the company's business in Iran was legitimate, amid scrutiny of potential sanctions violations.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from Law360, published 1 Oct 2026.

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What happened

A former HSBC executive testified in a racketeering trial that Huawei's CFO assured him in 2013 that the company's business in Iran was legitimate, amid scrutiny of potential sanctions violations.

What compliance teams should check

  • Review exposure to Huawei and subsidiaries for Iran-related transactions
  • Assess controls for sanctions compliance on Iran
  • Monitor ongoing enforcement actions involving Huawei
  • Update sanctions screening procedures as needed
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FROM THE NOTICE A former HSBC executive on Wednesday testified in the racketeering trial of Huawei and three subsidiaries that he thought the Chinese telecommunications firm's business dealings in Iran were aboveboard, following assurances during a 2013 meeting from Huawei's chief financial officer. Law360, 1 Oct 2026, 00:26 UTC, law360.com

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