OCC Bans Ex-Bank Employee Over Check Fraud Scandal

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a prohibition order against a former Webster Bank employee involved in a check fraud scheme. The ex-employee allegedly sold check images online, causing over $100,000 in losses for the bank.

Former Webster Bank employee sold 62 check images online, causing $108,000 in losses.
OCC issued a prohibition order, banning the ex-employee from the financial industry.
DOJ retains the right to pursue additional legal actions against the individual.

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OCC Bans Ex-Bank Employee Over Check Fraud Scandal

The OCC has taken action against Cricel Santamaria, a former client service representative at Webster Bank, for allegedly selling check images obtained from the bank’s internal systems. Between October 2021 and April 2022, Santamaria sold 62 check images online, leading to reported fraud of $237,374 and a bank loss of approximately $108,000. The OCC found Santamaria engaged in unsafe practices, personal dishonesty, and disregard for bank safety, resulting in a permanent ban from the financial industry. Santamaria consented to the order without admitting wrongdoing, while the DOJ retains the right to pursue further legal action. Webster Bank, with over $70 billion in assets, has not commented further on the incident.

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