To:

Deutsche Bank AG – Compliance & Ethics Division

We, the undersigned, formally request that Deutsche Bank initiate an immediate compliance review and independent investigation concerning Maryam Fereydoun, due to serious concerns related to sanctions evasion, money-laundering risk, and conflicts of interest.

Ms. Fereydoun is the daughter of Hossein Fereydoun, a former senior Iranian official convicted on corruption-related charges, and the niece of Hassan Rouhani, former President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. These close ties to politically exposed persons require enhanced due diligence under international AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations.

Given the documented pattern of systemic corruption and illicit capital flight by Iranian political elites, there are credible concerns regarding the origin of assets potentially transferred to Ms. Fereydoun, which Iranian civil society widely regards as public wealth belonging to the people of Iran.

We formally request that Deutsche Bank.

Conduct an independent internal investigation into Ms. Fereydoun’s financial and professional activities.
Freeze and preserve any assets held by or for her benefit within Deutsche Bank, pending the outcome of this review.
Review all sources of funds for sanctions, AML, or unexplained-wealth red flags.
Take appropriate disciplinary action, including termination, should any compliance violations be identified.
Notify relevant regulatory authorities, where legally required.

This petition does not presume guilt. It calls for transparency, compliance, and accountability—core obligations of any global financial institution.

Illicit wealth must not find safe harbor. Investigation is a duty, not an accusation.