Citibank relationship manager Malinda Dee was arrested on Friday for stealing Rp 17 billion ($2 million) from the bank’s customers.“The total amount of money she commited fraud could be more than Rp 17 billion, as the investigation is still ongoing. We are also looking for other possible suspects,” said National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Anton Bacrul Alam.
Malinda, whose real name is Inong Melinda, allegedly started embezzling customer funds three years ago.
She purportedly spent part of the money on a Hummer and a luxury apartment. Police have detained valuable documents as well as both the luxury car and apartment, presumably purchased with dishonestly obtained money.
National Police Special Crimes Chief Brig. Gen. Arief Sulistyo said police were working closely with the Financial Transactions Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) to trace the money.
Arief said Melinda, who had worked with Citibank for 15 years, took advantage of her relationships with customers to rip-off the system.
He said she had either falsified withdrawal documents or failed to deposit the money in her clients’ accounts as she had promised.
At least three victims have reportedly filed complaints with the police.
*source: The Jakarta Globe: 31st March 2011
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