A Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Japanese trade conglomerate Sojitz Corp. agreed to pay approximately $5.2 million for violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran that occurred when rogue employees deliberately misled company executives and compliance regarding the true origin of goods worth more than $75 million.

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