Reply #2: Yes. I don't sip my java while reading about this ...

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... lest I spew all over my monitor.

The bank lost its shirt in foreign currency trading, was ripping off local customers with overcharges, and was being taken over by the Danes. Meanwhile, somehow, nobody paid the premiums, so the robbery losses weren't insured. The robbery was allegedly inspired by a George Higgins plot, and at one point authorities were blaming a shadowy master criminal, "The Striker." Finally, the money began allegedly showing up in the hands of known unionist money launderers. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=191x1514

In the last few days, at least one bank executive has been arrested with millions of pounds stashed away at home, and then quickly released; and the bank chief, who at least once had IRA ties, has resigned. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1250258

And a big chunk of cash has turned up at a police club, as the press tells stories of burning cash wafting through the air and a mysterious Bulgarian arms dealer. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1251185

With the different slants in worldwide coverage, depending on the paper, you'd never be able to tell you were reading about the same investigation.