French Authorities Arrest Suspect in Bomb Attempt at Bank of America Paris HQ

On March 28, 2026, French police arrested a man attempting to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the Bank of America building in Paris' 8th arrondissement. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 AM local time. The explosive device included a five-liter container of liquid and about 650 grams of powder. France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into the event, which is being managed by the Paris police judicial unit and France's DGSI intelligence agency. The arrested individual was detained while another suspect fled the scene.