FirstBank denies Fraud Allegations by a Customer, says it is false

By emmanuel MALAGU

FirstBank has described as baseless and unfounded an Allegation of Fraud recently carried by Thisday Newspaper, Arise Television and a Circulating Video regarding a Court Case filed by a Customer, Agbai Eke, against the Bank.

The Bank in a Corporate Statement issued on Friday night in Lagos, affirms that the Allegations of Fraud in the Bank as alluded to by Eke are entirely unfounded and false.

“Our Findings on the Matter indicate Unprofessional and Unethical Dealings between Dr. Agbai Eke and a former FirstBank Employee, using a Personal Relationship to facilitate Unauthorised Transactions outside the Bank's knowledge or involvement.”

FirstBank in the Statement also stated the need to stop further comment since the Case is already in Court.

“As the matter is currently before the Court, we will refrain from further comments to allow the Court to dispassionately determine the Issues before it.

“The Bank has equally filed a Report to Law Enforcements for further proper Investigations and the suspects have made useful Statements while the investigations are ongoing.”

FirstBank said it remains committed to Transparency, Accountability, and the protection of its Customers' Interests while assuring Stakeholders that “we operate with the highest Standards of Integrity and Professionalism.”