Bank stops elderly woman from withdrawing over $30,000 for daughter who threatened suicideAlicia ChuaTNPSept 19, 2025When the elderly woman arrived at the UOB branch in Jurong Point to prematurely withdraw a fixed deposit worth more than $30,000, Mr Sebastian Loh sensed something was amiss. Mr Loh, 36, urged the woman not to proceed with the withdrawal and to return to the bank with her daughter for a meeting with police officers. This led Mr Loh to alert the authorities while putting the transaction on hold. Mr Loh told TNP that he has undergone specialised training to spot signs of such cases. "If they face any difficulties, they should give us some signs," he said, adding that such cues would alert staff to step in and protect customers from potential family financial abuse.