A Nigerian woman returned from Dubai to discover ₦3m missing from her bank account. Here’s what to do if money disappears from your account.
She left money 💰 in her Access Bank Nigeria account to go and hustle for more. She came back from Dubai, she couldn’t find her money. pic.twitter.com/sMTpynFUTE
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) August 26, 2026
What to do if money gets stolen from your bank account
Reviewing your bank statement can help you identify unfamiliar transactions and determine when money left your account.
Contact your bank immediately if you discover an unauthorised transaction in your account.
Ensure you keep all receipts and document safe
Suspected financial fraud can be reported to the police along with bank statements and other supporting evidence.
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Identity thieves and duplicate registrants face a swift crackdown under the updated Act, which introduces a mandatory minimum five-year jail sentence for identity fraud.
Full list of documents to prepare