Management of Access Bank PLC has refuted the allegations of missing funds and unethical behaviour making rounds on the social media involving an alleged ₦500 million belonging to a late customer.

He described the allegations of missing funds in the bank as “most untrue and baseless” in a statement made available to NOTM online on Sunday.

“There is no N500million or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or from 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,” the statement indicated.

“Access Bank PLC operates with the highest ethical standards, and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.

“Consequently, whilst we have engaged and will continue to engage with our customers, we must advise the public not to rely on or believe sensational and unverified claims that are designed to titillate and mislead the public.”

It further added that the safety and security of its customers’ funds are core priorities “which 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.”