Navigating a Bank Fraud Inquiry: Why Won't HR Accept My Resignation?

Dear Sir, I have been working in a bank for 2 years and six months—2 years and 2 months on contract with a third party, and 4 months as a permanent officer in the same bank. Six months ago, a customer of the bank filed a complaint against the branch, alleging that his servant committed fraud with them and accused the bank staff of assisting him.

The bank's audit team investigated the matter and listed the names of all staff members who were working in the branch during that period in their report. No written letter was issued to any staff members. The bank cleared me of any involvement in the case, but no clearance letter was issued as no charges were brought forward. However, the case remains open as inquiry letters were sent to 5 staff members.

During this time, the bank promoted me from a contractual to a permanent staff position. Nonetheless, the bank has not accepted my resignation from the third-party company or cleared my dues. Despite this, the bank issued me an employee number much later than the other candidates who were promoted alongside me.

I am now a permanent employee, and the case is still ongoing.

Thank you.

Be Optimistic

I wanted to know the reason why you want to leave the job. It might be possible that the bank has suspicions about other employees working in the branch. Have faith that in case employees are suspended or terminated, the bank would want an employee like you who knows the culture and work of the bank. Therefore, they are trying to retain you and are accepting the resignation letter.

In another scenario, the bank might not want to allow you to leave until the guilt has been proven by the employee. Otherwise, be open with your branch manager and explain to him that you do not accept the resignation.