May 31, 2022

Republic Bank confirms break-in at Couva branch

By Shirvan Williams

Republic Bank has confirmed that a break-in occurred over the weekend at its Couva branch.

According to a statement from the bank: “An investigation has been launched into the incident and we are cooperating fully with the authorities. We can confirm that all customers’ records and files remain secured and the branch’s cash vault was not breached. As this is an ongoing investigation, the Bank will be limiting any further statement on this matter at this time.”

According to reports, bank officials alerted the TTPS around 8 am today, May 31, after they discovered a hole in the back wall and another one under a building on the same compound. The bank is situated almost opposite the police station. There has been no confirmation as to whether or not any money was stolen.

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