European Banking Authority Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Plan to Reclaim Dormant Bank Funds Across France and EU

News Report – Gulf Horizon News | November 27, 2025
By Camille Laurent
Senior Financial Correspondent, European Financial Network (EFN)
Paris, France

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is at the center of growing controversy following reports of a confidential financial directive that would allow the seizure of dormant bank funds left untouched for more than seven consecutive years. Though no public confirmation has been issued, leaked internal briefings and banking-sector sources suggest preparations are already underway across major French and European financial institutions. The alleged initiative is described by insiders as a fiscal recovery mechanism designed to mobilize long-dormant private funds and redirect them into national and supranational treasury reserves to stabilize public financial systems.

Families Asked to Come Forward (Official Reports)

In a move that has intensified public attention, official internal banking memos reportedly listed several families whose archived financial holdings may be under review. These families have allegedly been asked through private legal channels to establish proof of ownership or legal representation.

The family surnames referenced in the leaked registries now include:

Duval
Lefèvre
Moreau
Delacroix
Marchand
Beaumont
Van der Velde
Kensington
Whitmore
Harrington
Brown

Banking sources stress that these names were listed as part of internal tracing procedures and do not necessarily imply wrongdoing.

Heightened Activity Inside European Banks - Sources within major financial institutions in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Luxembourg, and Zurich report increased internal auditing of long-inactive accounts, some tied to inheritance holdings, legacy trusts, and sealed estate funds.
According to insiders, compliance units have been conducting silent reviews of accounts with no activity for seven years or more, flagging those containing large dormant balances. Though no official public notice has been released, reports of discreet notices being routed to affected account holders and estate representatives continue to surface.

International Attention and Legal Concerns

Financial authorities in the United States, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly observing developments closely, warning that any implementation of such a directive could trigger waves of legal challenges and diplomatic financial disputes.

Wealth managers and international legal firms have reportedly been mobilized as the rumored directive gains traction inside European financial circles.

What Comes Next?

At the time of publication, the European Banking Authority has not issued a formal public confirmation of the directive. However, banking insiders insist preparations are already unfolding behind closed doors. Citizens with dormant accounts, estate-linked deposits, or long-unclaimed inheritance funds are advised to verify/claim their financial records and seek professional guidance.

As Europe watches closely, one question remains:

Will rightful heirs reclaim their funds — or will this become one of the most controversial financial maneuvers in modern European history?

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Source: Gulf Horizon News, 2025