Agha Hasan Abedi

Clark Clifford and Robert Altman Begin Representing BCCI in US Operations

1978-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Former Defense Secretary Clark Clifford and his partner Robert Altman are retained as BCCI’s primary US legal counsel, introduced through Bert Lance, former OMB Director. Clifford’s prestigious reputation as advisor to five presidents provides BCCI with essential American political …

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BCCI Establishes Partnership with Pakistan's Zia ul-Haq Military Regime

1977-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Following General Zia ul-Haq’s military coup in Pakistan, BCCI cultivates close relationships with the military ruler and his family, securing lucrative opportunities including trade finance for Pakistan’s nuclear program. This partnership positions BCCI as a conduit for sensitive …

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BCCI Begins Rapid International Expansion Strategy with 19 Branches Across Five Countries

1973-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

BCCI launches aggressive international expansion, starting with 19 branches across five countries in 1973 and growing to 27 branches by 1974. The bank pursues long-term asset growth over immediate profits, targeting high-net-worth individuals and seeking large deposits. This expansion strategy …

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BCCI Founded with Bank of America Partnership and Regulatory Evasion Structure

1972-09-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Agha Hasan Abedi founds the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in Luxembourg with 25% funding from Bank of America (.5 million) and 75% from Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. The bank is deliberately structured across Luxembourg and Cayman Islands jurisdictions with weak …

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Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) Founded

1972-03-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Agha Hasan Abedi established the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in Luxembourg, creating an international bank with initial capital from Bank of America and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. BCCI rapidly expanded to become the seventh-largest private bank in the world before being …

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