Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

BBC News - World National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 29, 2026 at 05:33 PM
Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

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Three people have been arrested in Paris following an attempted bomb attack outside the Bank of America headquarters on Saturday at approximately 3:30 AM local time. The initial suspect was apprehended at the scene after placing a device containing fuel and an ignition system near the bank in the 8th arrondissement. Two additional individuals were arrested later as part of the ongoing investigation. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez suggested a possible link to the US-Israel war on Iran, but emphasized that the investigation would determine the motive. The anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation, focusing on attempted terrorist damage and conspiracy, with the Paris judicial police and domestic intelligence service also involved.

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Two further individuals were taken into police custody as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026.

factual — the prosecutor's office100% confidence

Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris.

factual — Neil Murphy/Reuters100% confidence

An initial suspect was detained after placing a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the bank.

factual — police source, as reported by AFP90% confidence

Nuñez claimed similar attacks have been foiled in other European nations, including France, Netherlands, Britain and Norway.

quote — Nuñez70% confidence

The attempted attack could be linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.

quote — Laurent Nuñez60% confidence
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Keywords

attempted bomb attack 100% terrorism 90% bank of america 80% paris 70% anti-terrorism prosecutor 60% investigation 50% french security services 50% iranian services 40%

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