Access Bank Plc has refuted allegations circulating on social media that N500 million belonging to a deceased customer is missing from the bank. The bank, in a statement released on Sunday, described the claims as “untrue” and “baseless,” emphasizing its commitment to ethical practices and the security of customer funds.
The allegations were initially raised by Martins Otse, a social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, who claimed that the deceased customer had informed his family about various accounts holding substantial sums, including N500 million in an Access Bank account. Otse alleged that the family could not retrieve the funds, sparking widespread attention on social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter).
In response, Access Bank stated, “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 emphasize 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.”
The bank asserted that no funds were missing from the deceased’s account or any other customer’s account. It also revealed that the allegations had been thoroughly investigated alongside independent stakeholders in the banking sector, all of whom arrived at the same conclusion. Access Bank reiterated its adherence to the highest ethical standards and urged the public to dismiss sensational and unverified claims.
Otse, however, rejected the bank’s response, questioning the absence of account statements for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. “Why did the bank statement skip from 2016 to 2020? Where are the statements of those missing years?” he asked, fueling further debate on the issue.
Despite Access Bank’s efforts to clarify the matter, the controversy continues to generate heated discussions online, with some users pressing for more transparency and accountability.
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