Agha Hasan Abedi
Agha Hasan Abedi | |
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| Born | 14 May 1922 |
| Died | 5 August 1995 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Lucknow University |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 1946–1990 |
| Known for | Founder of Bank of Credit and Commerce International |
| Criminal penalty | 8 years prison |
| Spouse | Rabia Abedi |
| Children | 1 |
Agha Hasan Abedi (Urdu: آغا حسَن عابِدی), (14 May 1922 – 5 August 1995) was a Pakistani banker and convicted felon who founded Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) and saw its collapse after one of the biggest banking fraud scandals in history was unearthed. Before his death, he was convicted by the United Arab Emirates court of fraud and sentenced to eight years in prison. Abedi also founded United Bank Limited. Abedi underwent a heart transplant operation in 1988, and died of a heart attack on 5 August 1995 in Karachi.