According to regional reports the Japanese financial institution, Mizuho Bank, is being accused of creating issues for Mt Gox customers who were hoping to withdraw funds after the exchange collapsed. Allegedly, even though the bank stopped processing Mt Gox withdrawals, it continued to accept deposits right before the exchange went under.
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Mt Gox and Mizuho Bank
Mt Gox customers have a bone to pick with the Japanese financial establishment Mizuho Bank Ltd (TYO:8411; NYSE:MFG), as a few Mt Gox clients claim the bank has been secretive about its relationship with the now-defunct trading platform. Just before the exchange went under as customers were unable to process withdrawals, Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles allegedly decided to keep the bank account open. The bank tied to Mt Gox allegedly continued accepting wire deposits, according to an interview with Joseph Lack from California.
California Case: Joseph Lack v. Mizuho Bank
In January of 2014 Lack sent $40,000 USD to the Mt Gox account held at Mizuho Bank and the financial institution accepted the funds. One month later Mt Gox fizzled into thin air and would never open again. So Lack decided to take Karpeles and Mizuho to court because he believes both parties should have disclosed information to customers concerning the issues with Mt Gox. Lack also says Mizuho Bank committed “fraud” by not processing withdrawals, but still accepted people’s money through wire deposits, charging transaction fees in the process.
Mizuho Bank Denies Allegations, But Couldn’t Get the Case Dismissed
Mizuho Bank has denied the allegations, and had tried to get the case dismissed in the US. However, the California court decided to side with Lack and the motion to
