Finance
Goldman Citi Staff to Work Remotely After Foiled Bomb Attack on Another Bank in Paris
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 2, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleQuick Summary
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have instructed staff in Paris (and in Citi’s case, also Frankfurt) to work remotely on April 2 after a foiled bomb plot targeting Bank of America’s Paris offices. Four suspects—including teens—are in pre-trial detention; authorities are investigating possible links to Ir
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup Shift Paris Staff to Remote Work After Foiled Bomb Attack
Remote Work Measures and Investigation Details
Immediate Response from Banks
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs told its Paris staff they could work remotely on Thursday following a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America Paris offices last Saturday, a source familiar with the matter said, while Citigroup staff in Paris and Frankfurt are also working remotely.
Authorities' Actions and Suspect Detention
French authorities have placed four suspects in pre-trial detention over the plot, which potentially had links to Iran.
The Paris police authority did not immediately reply to a request seeking comment, while the Paris prosecutor's office declined to comment.
Citigroup's Precautionary Measures
Citigroup's is a precautionary measure, the group said in an emailed statement to Reuters.
Details of the Bomb Plot
Suspects and Charges
French anti-terrorism prosecutors said late on Wednesday the four suspects — three teenagers aged 16 and 17 and one adult — were placed under formal investigation on suspicion of manufacturing, transporting and handling an explosive device and attempting to destroy property as part of a terrorist organisation.
Nature of the Device
The device, a five-litre petrol can taped to a large pyrotechnic charge containing a 650-gram active-material cylinder, was the most powerful of its kind ever identified in France and could have generated "a powerful fireball several meters in diameter," the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said late on Wednesday.
Recruitment and Motive
Investigators established the adult recruited the teenagers, paying them between 500 and 1,000 euros ($580-$1,160) to plant and film the device. All four denied terrorist intent.
Suspected Links and Ongoing Investigation
France suspects the attack is linked to HAYI, a pro-Iranian group that had posted a video on March 23 specifically naming Bank of America's Paris headquarters, though prosecutors said the link has not yet been formally established.
(Reporting by Anousha Sakoui and Mathieu Rosemain. Editing by Inti Landauro and Jane Merriman)
Key Takeaways
- •Goldman Sachs allowed Paris staff to work remotely as a precaution after the failed bomb plot at Bank of America’s Paris HQ (theguardian.com)
- •Citigroup likewise had Paris and Frankfurt employees work remotely for safety reasons, citing internal precautionary measures (finance.yahoo.com)
- •French anti‑terrorism prosecutors detained four suspects—three teenagers and one adult—over the explosive device, which was notably powerful and potentially connected to pro‑Iranian group HAYI (theguardian.com)
References
Frequently Asked Questions about Goldman, Citi staff to work remotely after foiled bomb attack on another bank in Paris
1Why are Goldman Sachs and Citigroup staff in Paris working remotely?
Both banks allowed remote work after a foiled bomb attack targeted Bank of America’s Paris offices as a safety measure.
2What details are known about the foiled bomb attack in Paris?
The device was a petrol can taped to a large pyrotechnic charge; four suspects, including three teenagers, are in custody.
3Are authorities linking the Paris bomb plot to any group?
French authorities suspect a link to HAYI, a pro-Iranian group, though this has not been formally established.
4What actions have French authorities taken regarding the attempted attack?
Four suspects were placed under formal investigation and pre-trial detention for involvement in preparing the explosive device.
5Which locations besides Paris are affected by the remote work measures?
Citigroup also allowed remote work for its staff in Frankfurt, Germany, as a precautionary measure.
