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finance1 year ago

"Ethiopian Bank's Technical Glitch Sparks Massive Customer Withdrawals of Millions"

Ethiopia's largest bank, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, is facing a financial crisis after a technical glitch allowed customers to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts, resulting in reported losses of over $40 million. The glitch, attributed to a routine system update gone wrong, led to long lines at ATMs and temporary closure of banking operations. Ethiopian officials have ruled out a cyberattack, and the bank is now attempting to recover the substantial sums withdrawn during the incident.

finance1 year ago

Ethiopian Bank Grapples with Massive Withdrawals Due to Technical Glitch

A "glitch" at Ethiopia's largest bank, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, allowed customers to withdraw unlimited funds, resulting in over $40 million being withdrawn or transferred before transactions were halted. The bank's president stated that a large portion of the cash was withdrawn by students, with several universities urging students to return the money. The bank confirmed the service interruption but denied it was due to a cyber attack, while Ethiopia's central bank stated that it was a result of system security checks and not a threat to the financial system.

finance1 year ago

"Ethiopian Bank's Technical Glitch Enables Unlimited Withdrawals of Millions"

A "systems glitch" at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia allowed customers to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts, resulting in over $40 million being withdrawn or transferred before the bank could freeze transactions. The glitch was first discovered by students and spread through universities via messaging apps and phone calls, leading to long lines at campus ATMs and police intervention. The bank is now working to recoup the money, and the bank president has stated that anyone who returns it will not be charged with a crime.