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Why were bank accounts closed?
The story notes that some relatives of Nigel Farage recently dealt with closed bank accounts. This can happen for various reasons, including banks reviewing accounts for compliance, changes in banking policies, or sometimes due to a customer's association with politically exposed persons (PEPs), which can trigger stricter checks.
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