Bank Employee Charged with Embezzling Funds from Deceased Clients

A 35-year-old woman employed at a banking institution has been arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct. She allegedly accessed the accounts of deceased clients and redirected funds to her personal accounts. Reports indicate that her actions took place between 2020 and 2021, during which she altered contact details to her own.
Authorities have documented six instances of embezzlement, totaling around 500,000 hryvnias. During a search of her residence, police recovered computer equipment and bank cards.
The case has been classified under several articles of the Criminal Code, which carry penalties of up to five years in prison. Investigations are ongoing to uncover any additional illegal activities.