Three individuals were arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack outside the Bank of America’s headquarters in Paris, according to France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office. The incident occurred at about 03:30 local time (01:30 GMT) on Saturday in the city’s 8th arrondissement, a few streets from the Champs-Élysées, as reported by AFP.

Details of the Attack and Arrests

An initial suspect was detained at the scene after placing a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the bank, according to a police source. The suspect was accompanied by a second person, who appeared to be taking photos and videos with a mobile phone but fled when officers arrived. Two more individuals were taken into police custody last night as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026 into the offences committed against Bank of America, according to the prosecutor’s office.

The initial suspect. Who is a minor. Had their custody extended under French law, which allows suspects in terrorism cases to be held for 96 hours — this period can be extended by a court. The prosecutor’s office said the investigation is looking into “attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking” and a “terrorist criminal conspiracy”.

Links to International Tensions

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez suggested the attempted attack could be linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. “In this type of conflict. You have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies,” he said. “There is a significant suspicion. But it is for the investigation to determine.” The Iranian embassy in France has not commented on Nuñez’s remarks.

Nuñez claimed similar attacks have been foiled in other European nations, including France, the Netherlands, Britain, and Norway, though he urged security services to be “extra vigilant” and increase their presence at transport hubs and other locations across the country.

Investigation and Involving Agencies

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has taken over the investigation, which involves the Paris judicial police and the General Directorate for Internal Security. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days.

The initial suspect, who was detained at the scene, was accompanied by a second person, who appeared to be taking photos and videos with a mobile phone, but who fled when officers arrived, according to a police source, as reported by AFP. The second suspect was later taken into custody, and the investigation is now focusing on identifying any potential networks or accomplices.

France’s domestic intelligence service, the General Directorate for Internal Security, is also involved in the investigation. The office has emphasized the importance of gathering evidence and tracing the origins of the device used in the attack. The investigation is expected to take several weeks, with updates to be provided regularly.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of financial institutions in France, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions. The Bank of America has not commented on the incident, but officials have said the building was not damaged, and no injuries were reported.

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said it has taken over the investigation, which is looking into “attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking” and a “terrorist criminal conspiracy”. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of financial institutions in France, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions. The Bank of America has not commented on the incident, but officials have said the building was not damaged, and no injuries were reported.

The initial suspect, who is a minor, had their custody extended under French law, which allows suspects in terrorism cases to be held for 96 hours. This period can be extended by a court. The prosecutor’s office said the investigation is looking into “attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking” and a “terrorist criminal conspiracy”.

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said it has taken over the investigation, which is looking into “attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking” and a “terrorist criminal conspiracy”. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days.