Major financial firms, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, asked employees in Paris to work remotely after a bomb attack targeting Bank of America’s office was thwarted last weekend. The precautionary move also extended to some Citigroup staff in Frankfurt, reflecting heightened security concerns following the incident.
French authorities have detained four suspects, including three teenagers, in connection with the plot. Investigators said the group allegedly attempted to assemble and deploy a powerful explosive device capable of causing significant damage. While the suspects denied terrorist intent, they are under formal investigation for links to a potential extremist network.
Officials are probing possible connections between the attack and a pro-Iranian group, though no definitive link has been confirmed. The incident has raised concerns about security risks to major financial institutions in Europe, prompting firms to take temporary safety measures while investigations continue.
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