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CIBanco Drops U.S. Lawsuit After FinCEN Delays Sanctions to Oct. 20

The bank withdrew under a provisional administrator’s direction following a switch to White & Case representation.

Overview

  • CIBanco filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice in the U.S. District Court for D.C., reserving the right to sue again.
  • FinCEN amended its June 25 order and pushed the effective date of the prohibition on certain transfers to October 20, 2025.
  • The filing states that Alvarez & Marsal México, designated by Mexico’s IPAB as provisional administrator, holds board and CEO authority over CIBanco.
  • Grupo Financiero Multiva says it plans to take possession of CIBanco’s trust business on September 1, subject to CNBV approval.
  • FinCEN has accused CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector of facilitating at least $46.591 million in money laundering with potential exclusion from parts of the U.S. financial system.