Gulf banks still focus of terror probe

Sunday, January 18, 2004

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Banks in this financial hub of the Arab world remain a key focus in the investigation into terror funding despite moves to tighten reporting rules, freeze accounts and control informal money transfers, U.S. and Arab officials told The Associated Press.

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