The instances of abuse committed by internal staff follow similar patterns, the Pszáf announced, as they were committed at small branches or branches operated by one person only.

The discovery of the malpractice was partly due to unexpected factors, such as a change in client behaviour or the sickness of a clerk.

It is a suspicious sign if an employee never wants to go on holiday and refuses to be replaced, the Pszáf said.

The Pszáf also called for stronger internal controls."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock.

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