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Al-Madina Bank (Scandal)

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Al-Madina Bank (Arabic: بنك المدينة) was a Lebanese bank that was seized by the Banque du Liban and closed completely in 2003 because of its mysterious case of suspicion in money laundering, corruption and fraud. The main figure in the scandal was Rana Koleilat, but also Adnan Abu Ayyash, the bank owner, and his brother Ibrahim.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Al-Madina Bank (Arabic: بنك المدينة) was a Lebanese bank that was seized by the Banque du Liban and closed completely in 2003 because of its mysterious case of suspicion in money laundering, corruption and fraud. The main figure in the scandal was Rana Koleilat, but also Adnan Abu Ayyash, the bank owner, and his brother Ibrahim.2

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