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Riggs Bank

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A historic Washington D.C. bank that closed in 2005 due to money laundering scandal.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Riggs Bank was a historic bank in Washington D.C., founded in 1836. It served presidents and diplomats but was involved in a money laundering scandal in the early 2000s, leading to its acquisition and closure in 2005.

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  • 2004

    Riggs Bank fined for money laundering

    Riggs Bank was fined $25 million for failing to report suspicious transactions related to foreign leaders, including Augusto Pinochet.

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  1. 1Riggs Bank fined for money launderingen.wikipedia.org

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