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Monterrey Bank Cashier Sentenced to Seven Years for Misusing Client Funds

Client complaints led to BBVA audits that confirmed irregular withdrawals, prompting a federal prosecution.

Overview

  • A District Court judge issued the sentence after an oral trial prosecuted by the FGR’s regional office in Nuevo León.
  • Penalties include 1,000 days-multa valued at 89,620 pesos and 250,000 pesos in restitution to BBVA.
  • Investigators found that Miriam T., then a cashier in Monterrey, made unauthorized dispositions from two customers’ accounts.
  • BBVA’s internal audits tied the irregular movements to the employee, leading the bank to file a formal complaint with federal authorities.
  • The FGR urged the public to report suspicious banking movements through its 24/7 channels, including 8181547400 ext. 187315 and ventanillaunicanl@fgr.org.mx.