Bank of Hawaii is Closing Accounts of Iran Citizens Living in the State

CIVIL BEAT

BY MANJARI FERGUSSON

Bank of Hawaii is closing the accounts of Iranian nationals living in the state, a move that is angering Iranian activists and civil rights supporters.

A national Iranian organization sent a letter to the bank last week protesting the action.

“Bank of Hawaii has made a business decision to close all accounts belonging to customers with Iran citizenship,” according to a letter from the bank sent to 17 Iranian nationals in December.

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