Allegations of fraud against us unfounded, false – First Bank
First Bank has dismissed allegations of fraud regarding a case filed by Agbai Eke as unfounded and false.
A statement by Olayinka Ijabiyi acting group head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited made available to Realnews said:
“We have been made aware of a recent publication by Thisday Newspaper, Arise Television and a circulating video regarding a court case filed by a customer, Dr. Agbai Eke, against First bank.”
According to the bank, “We can affirm that the allegations of fraud in the Bank as alluded to by ‘Dr. Agbai Eke’ are entirely unfounded and false. Our findings on the matter indicate unprofessional and unethical dealings between Dr. Agbai Eke and a former First bank employee, using a personal relationship to facilitate unauthorized transactions outside the bank’s knowledge or involvement.
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“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.”
The statement said: “First bank remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the protection of its customers’ interests. We assure our stakeholders that we operate with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.”
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