Al Rajhi Bank allegedly warned by US officials in 1999 of facilitating al‑Qaeda financing

Al Rajhi Bank allegedly warned by US officials in 1999 of facilitating al‑Qaeda financing The passage cites specific US officials (William Weschler, NSC; Richard Newcomb, OFAC) who reportedly warned Al Rajhi Bank about terrorist financing in 1999. This provides a concrete lead—names, dates, and a financial institution—that could be pursued for evidence of government‑bank communications and possible negligence or complicity. While the claim is unverified and appears in a court filing rather than a proven fact, it ties high‑level officials to a major foreign bank and a major terrorist organization, making it a strong investigative avenue but not yet a blockbuster revelation. Key insights: US NSC and OFAC officials allegedly warned Al Rajhi Bank in 1999 about terrorist financing.; Al Rajhi Bank is accused of providing material support to al‑Qaeda through front charities.; Comparable cases (Bank of China, Dubai Islamic Bank) were previously found to have knowledge of terrorist links.