A former bank branch manager has been exposed in the Ternopil region, who for several years had been defrauding clients and embezzling their funds. The Ternopil Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this.
According to the investigation, the former banker issued credit cards in the names of clients under the guise of clarifying data or changing passwords. He used the received cards for his own purposes - withdrawing cash from ATMs or paying for purchases and services.
In addition, the attacker, taking advantage of the trust of depositors, gained access to their deposits. He misled the victims, convincing them of the need to reissue or temporarily block the card. As a result, the banker took possession of the funds and spent them for his own needs.
At least 15 people were affected by the fraudulent actions. The total amount of losses exceeds 1 million 117 thousand UAH.
The former head of the department was reported on suspicion of secret theft of property, fraud, and forgery of payment cards. The investigation is ongoing, conducted by investigators of the Main Department of National Police in Ternopil region.
