The pending cases at the DOJ cover $15 million of the $81 million funds stolen in February in the world's largest known cyber bank heist. Total $63 million more of the stolen money remain missing. Maia Deguito, who was the manager of the RCBC branch where the accounts were opened, had helped arrange the deposit and withdrawal of the money. Along with Deguito, the other respondents had submitted their counter-affidavits, denying allegations of money laundering, said the Inquirer report. Last week, a Bangladesh Bank report said the $15 million would be returned to Bangladesh 'soon' after an order from a Philippines court.

Source: bd News24 September 02, 2016 06:00 UTC