Bank: "What is the purpose of your withdrawal of $50,000?"

You: "That’s none of your business; it’s my money."

Bank: "If we don’t know the purpose, we may not allow the withdrawal."

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🔒 Reality:

Traditional banks can legally restrict access to your money, citing reasons such as anti-money laundering (AML) regulations or internal policies. Such restrictions may be applied even when you are withdrawing your own money.