After threats against two American banks in Paris, Citi puts its employees into teleworking

Is psychosis setting in within American banks established in France? The American bank Citi indicated on Thursday that it had put its employees into teleworking in Paris and Frankfurt as a “precaution”, after the recent episodes against American banking establishments, according to a spokesperson.

“The safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are taking the necessary measures to ensure their protection.” As a result, “employees in Paris and Frankfurt are working remotely, as a precautionary measure,” explained the Citi group spokesperson.

Police surveillance was also set up in Paris in front of the American bank Goldman Sachs in the 8th arrondissement, near the Champs-Élysées, according to a police source.

Attack foiled against Bank of America

This system is part of the increased vigilance deployed in recent weeks for American interests and those linked to the Jewish community on French territory.

An attack was foiled last Saturday against the Paris headquarters of Bank of America. Police officers arrested a 17-year-old man who had just left a homemade explosive device and was preparing, according to the prosecution, to light it with a lighter.

This attack could be linked to a small pro-Iranian group, announced Wednesday the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT), which contacted investigating judges and requested the detention of four suspects, including three teenagers.

The PNAT opened a judicial investigation on Wednesday for criminal terrorist association, manufacturing, possession and transport of an explosive device, as well as attempted destruction in connection with a terrorist enterprise.