East West Bank Freezes Account for 60 Days Without Clear Explanation
East West Bank placed an indefinite restriction on a customer account following a cashier check deposit, offering no specific justification beyond a 60-day review window. Customer cooperation and documentation did not resolve the freeze. Individual banking complaint.
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