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Ethiopian Bank President Threatens Legal Action Against Customers

POSTED ON March 21, 2024 •   Business      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara

The President of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Abe Sano, has issued a stern warning to customers who withdrew more money than their account balance due to a technical glitch, stating that they cannot evade legal repercussions.

The President of Ethiopia’s largest bank, issued the warning during an interview with BBC on Wednesday, emphasized the legal consequences for those who fail to return the excess funds.

He point that following the glitch customers hurried to withdraw funds or transfer them to other accounts. 

He said, “There is no way that they can escape because they are digital [transactions] and they are our customers. We know them. They are traceable and they are legally accountable for what they did.”

According him the bank will initiate legal proceedings against individuals who do not return the funds by the end of the week. An audit is underway to accurately determine the extent of the excess withdrawals.

He noted that the majority of those who withdrew excess funds were reportedly students. The news spread rapidly across university campuses, leading to long queues at ATMs.

Abe assured that individuals returning the excess funds would not face criminal charges, saying some students have expressed reluctance to comply. 

Abe streesed that customers who did not withdraw extra funds need not worry, as their accounts remain intact.

With over 38 million account holders, CBE holds a prominent position in Ethiopia’s financial landscape. The bank, established 82 years ago, continues to navigate challenges, including technological glitches impacting its operations.

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