Cum a căzut, într-o singură după-amiază, banca ce păcălise șaptezeci de țări

The downfall of BCCI, once a major global bank, occurred on July 5, 1991, when authorities in multiple countries seized control due to extensive fraud. Founded by Agha Hassan Abedi in 1972, BCCI expanded rapidly but operated under a complex structure that evaded proper oversight. Despite warnings from U.S. regulators, BCCI acquired First American Bankshares, leading to further illicit activities. Investigators discovered a document factory that facilitated fraudulent loans, primarily benefiting Abbas Gokal. The bank's collapse left thousands without savings and prompted regulatory reforms to ensure better oversight of international banking. Gokal was later convicted for his role in the fraud, highlighting the human cost of the scandal.