Access Bank denies Claims of Missing Funds, Unethical Behaviour

PRESS RELEASE

Access Bank Plc., one of Nigeria’s Leading Banks has denied Allegations of Missing Funds and Unethical Behaviour as contained in a Video on Social Media.

The Bank in a Statement issued by its Management, emphasises that the Safety and Security of Customers’ Funds are core priorities which it takes seriously and 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 N500million or any other Fund or amount missing from the Subject Customer’s Account or from any other Customer’s Account with us,” the Bank insists.

Access Bank added that in collaboration with other Independent Stakeholders in the Banking Industry, it had thoroughly investigated the Allegations and 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.”

Below is the Full Statement issued by the Management of Access Bank Plc.

HOLDING STATEMENT

Allegations of Missing Funds in Access Bank Plc

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 N500million 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