Why can foreign bank transfers be recalled months or years later?

I know you're not necessarily a banking/finance expert, but how or why is it that a payment made from a foreign bank can be recalled months or even years later? That doesn't make any sense!

Asked on 17 August 2010 by Brad Zimmerman

Answered by Honest John
It's police advice.
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