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[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] It has been revealed that a Shinhan Bank employee embezzled approximately 1.7 billion won and then went into hiding, prompting the police to launch a manhunt.
According to the police on Thursday, the Gangdong Police Station in Seoul has filed charges against employee A for embezzlement during his time at Shinhan Bank's Apgujeong branch.
A is accused of embezzling around 1.7 billion won while handling export and import trade account-related tasks from December 2021 to July of the following year at the Apgujeong branch and others.
A allegedly forged export and import documents and caused false loans, using the funds for personal gain.
After transferring to another branch, A resigned and is currently on the run.
The police are currently tracking down A's whereabouts.
A police official stated, "A complaint was filed after A went on the run, and we are currently in the process of locating him."
Alphabiz Reporter Paul Lee(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
