Access Bank Plc denies allegations of missing N500 million in online video

We and other independent stakeholders in the banking industry have thoroughly investigated these allegations and independently arrived at the same conclusions. Access Bank PLC operates with the highest ethical standards, and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.

 

Admin I Sunday, November 24, 2024

 

 

VICTORIA ISLAND, Lagos – Access Bank Plc has denied allegations contained in a viral online video alleging both unethical behavior and missing funds to the tune of N500 million in the bank.

 In a statement, management of the bank emphasized that the safety and security of customers’ funds remain a priority taken seriously and that Access Bank neither engages nor condones unethical behaviors.

It added that the allegations of missing funds are totally false and baseless.

“There is no N500 million or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or from any other customer’s account with us”, the bank stated

The management noted that the bank and other independent stakeholders in the banking industry have thoroughly investigated these allegations and independently arrived at the same conclusions.

“Access Bank PLC operates with the highest ethical standards, and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.

“Consequently, whilst we have engaged and will continue to engage with our customers, we must advise the public not to rely on or believe sensational and unverified claims that are designed to titillate and mislead the public”, the bank said.

See full statement below

Our attention has been drawn to a video on social media wherein allegations of missing funds and unethical behaviour have been made against Access Bank PLC.

First and foremost, we wish to emphasise that the safety and security of our customers’ funds are core priorities which we take seriously. Second, Access Bank Plc does not engage in or condone any unethical behaviour.

In the instant case, the allegations of missing funds in the Bank are most untrue and baseless.

There is no N500 million or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or from any other customer’s account with us.

We and other independent stakeholders in the banking industry have thoroughly investigated these allegations and independently arrived at the same conclusions.

Access Bank PLC operates with the highest ethical standards, and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.

Consequently, whilst we have engaged and will continue to engage with our customers, we must advise the public not to rely on or believe sensational and unverified claims that are designed to titillate and mislead the public.

We remain committed to serving our customers.

Thank you.

 

 

 

Management