FX.co ★ Letter bomb explodes at IMF's office in Paris

On March 16, a letter bomb was dispatched to the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Paris and blew up. The blast caused little damage, Le Parisien reported.

The parcel loaded with explosives detonated as the secretary opened the package, burning her hands and face. After explosion, police cordoned off the area around the office.

The attack bore all the hallmarks of a Greek anarchist group. IMF director Christine Lagarde condemned the attack as a "cowardly act of violence".

Paris anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted murder, destruction through explosive means, possession of explosive substance and links with terrorists.

According to police, the device was intended for the IMF's European representative.