Vannia Chatt, a former Citizens Bank teller in Wilmington, Delaware, is accused of stealing over $81,000 from dormant customer accounts. Chatt allegedly created emergency debit cards and PIN numbers, making multiple cash withdrawals over several months.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 4:22AMWILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- A former Citizens Bank teller in Delaware is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the accounts of customers. Police say the suspect, 35-year-old Vannia Chatt, worked at the branch located on the 900 block of N. Market Street in Wilmington . Chatt allegedly targeted three 'dormant accounts' by creating emergency debit cards on-site with accompanying PIN numbers.
Authorities say Chatt made multiple cash withdrawals around New Castle County from December 2023 to November 2024. Investigators say he stole $78,000 from one victim alone, and smaller amounts from two other victims, totaling $81,350. It was a Citizens Bank security officer who alerted police to the thefts. The security officer initially questioned Chatt, which resulted in a written confession. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Chatt wrote, 'I did not want to see my family suffer through homelessness again and made a desperate decision that continued to get out of hand.''We are aware of an incident that occurred at a Citizens branch located in Wilmington, Delaware. The safety and security of our colleagues, customers, and the public is a top priority. We are working closely with law enforcement in their investigation,' said Citizens Bank in a statement. 'For specific questions about this matter, we kindly refer you to the Wilmington Police Department, who are best positioned to properly address this matter.'Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved
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