Police speak out about rumors of arresting a bank branch leader in Hanoi

Recently, social networks have spread rumors about the bankruptcy and arrest of the leader of PGBank Phu Thuy branch in Gia Lam district, Hanoi . This information has negatively impacted public opinion, and a number of customers have gathered at the transaction office of PGBank branch in Long Bien district, Gia Lam district, to withdraw their deposits.

On the afternoon of September 14, Hanoi City Police confirmed that this information was inaccurate, affecting the image and reputation of PGBank and the rights of people depositing money there.

State Bank leaders met and had a dialogue with some customers (Photo: Hanoi Police).

Authorities said all activities at PGBank in Long Bien and Gia Lam districts are taking place normally and absolutely safely, in full compliance with the provisions of the law as well as the State Bank of Vietnam .

"Mr. Nguyen Quoc Huy, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam, Hanoi Branch, and Mr. Pham Thang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PGBank, met and talked with a number of customers and confirmed that customers' deposits at PGBank are all guaranteed according to regulations," Hanoi Police emphasized.

The Economic Security Department is coordinating with the Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department, Gia Lam District Police and other functional units to verify and handle the subjects spreading this false information.

Hanoi City Police recommends that people be cautious and vigilant when writing articles and sharing inaccurate information; avoid causing public panic, negatively affecting security and order in the city, affecting the interests of depositors and the image and reputation of banks.

Cases of sharing false information will be strictly handled according to the provisions of law.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/cong-an-len-tieng-ve-tin-don-bat-mot-lanh-dao-chi-nhanh-ngan-hang-o-ha-noi-20240914161250056.htm