On June 28, QAF abruptly parted company with the men, including managing director T.

CNN: Intelligence: Echoes in Brunei

Bruneians immediately began withdrawing their money from the Baiduri Bank, which has close ties to QAF.

CNN: Intelligence: Echoes in Brunei

QAF's deputy chairman, Prince Qawi (Mohamed's son), said the seven top officials had not been sacked but had left to make way for restructuring.

CNN: Intelligence: Echoes in Brunei

Brunei depositors made a run for their money when they learned that seven top officials at the conglomerate QAF Group were leaving their jobs.

CNN: Intelligence: Echoes in Brunei