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Depositor Who Took Bank Hostage Yesterday Announces Hunger Strike
A bizarre series of events that seem like they are taken right out of an action movie.
Yesterday, a citizen took dozens hostage at BBAC bank in Jib Jenine, Bekaa. The citizen, who was later identified as Abdallah Al-Sahi from the town of Kefraya, came to the bank asking to withdraw $50,000 from his account. When his request was rejected, he brandished a weapon and a grenade, proceeding to pour gasoline on the floor and threatening detonate. He was then given his money which he handed over to a relative before handing himself in.
Late last night, the Bekaa’s Public Prosecutor Barakat instructed security forces to seize the $50,000 sum that was withdrawn, instantly prompting outrage.
(@Lebdepositors) January 18, 2022
This afternoon, it was revealed that Abdallah, who is currently under arrest, has announced a hunger strike.
— (@Lebdepositors) January 19, 2022
Since this story unfolded, Abdallah received an outpouring of support and sympathy from so many who have had their life savings stolen by banks.
Instead of prosecuting #Banks, their #Directors and #Shareholders for breach of fiduciary duty, the “justice” system in #Lebanon is prosecuting a depositor for withdrawing his money.
— Charbel Hage (@CharbelHage12) January 19, 2022
Shameless.
# https://t.co/nXsa5sNjBn
— Salman Andary (@salmanonline) January 19, 2022
