Access Bank has debunked an allegation by social media influencer Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan that the bank was involved in fraudulent practices concerning the account of a deceased customer amounting to N500 million.
In a statement released on Sunday, the bank reiterated its commitment to ethical practices, stressing that it neither engages in nor condones unethical behaviour.
The lender said, “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 that 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 N500m or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or 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.”