PGV / ARI Rage, Tragedy, & General Madness

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The most recent shared story about debanking issue is here:

Stay Away from Novobanco --- 52 Days Locked Out of My Own Account — My Novobanco Golden Visa Experience

In October 2021, I opened a Novobanco account at the recommendation of IAS lawyers as part of my Mercan Golden Visa investment in Portugal. I funded the account and, for nearly four years, paid monthly maintenance fees without issue. That changed in June 2025 — when Novobanco suddenly locked me out of my own funds, setting off a 52-day ordeal that highlighted serious concerns about their treatment of international clients and Golden Visa investors. Timeline of Events October 2021 – Opened Novo…

It is frightening and heart-breaking after reading this. I do not even know what to say anymore.