A male employee in his 40s at JA Fukuoka City’s Kanatake branch has been dismissed for embezzling approximately ¥62 million in cash from multiple users and relatives. From 2021 to March 2025, the employee allegedly deceived clients into handing over passbooks under the pretense of tax payments and withdrew funds for personal use. The misconduct came to light in April when the employee confessed to the branch manager, stating the money was used for gambling. JA Fukuoka City issued a public apology and is considering criminal charges in addition to the dismissal executed on June 28. Source: NHK
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