BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Turkish businessman sought by the United States on allegations he sold equipment to Iran's military in violation of sanctions has asked a Romanian court to free him from arrest.

The businessman, Tavan Resit, owns a Turkish-based company, Ramor Group, which the U.S. Treasury Department alleges provided marine power equipment to Iran's navy.

He was arrested June 8 in Romania, where he had traveled to meet with U.S. officials. His lawyer, Catalin Predoiu, said he went to Romania to deny any wrongdoing to the Americans.

Predoiu asked a court Thursday to transfer him to house arrest due to ill health.

He has said the case concerns two yacht motors he sold to Iranians which can be used for military purposes.