Bank Holds Cleared Funds for Six Months Without Written Explanation
Citibank froze and moved toward closing an account after a legitimate official check cleared, retaining approximately $39,000 for six months without providing written notice, legal basis, or timeline. The bank only provided verbal explanations that contradicted standard banking practice. This is an individual extreme account freeze complaint.
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