PUZZLED BY PARIBAS IN ALGIERS ANSWER TO MY QUESTI (Algiers)

Hi,

PUZZLED BY PARIBAS IN ALGIERS ANSWER TO MY QUESTION "Can I withdraw my funds (deposited in dollars) in Algiers in dollars (check from the USA)? THEIR ANSWER WAS NO. i was told "You can open an account in both dollars (from the USA) and dinars BUT you can only withdraw your funds in DINARS unless you want to buy a plane ticket." They said it's Algerian policy. WHAT? I asked THAT AGAIN ON ANOTHER VISIT just to be sure. Same answer.WHY? ANYBODY KNOWS? I DON'T TRUST THEM. SOMETHING IS FISHY HERE. My friend has a account with CPA in Algeria in foreign currency and he deposits and withdraws in foreign currency all the time. I'll be trying AGB next. HELP. Thanks