Ramos v. CA

Ramos v. CA

G.R. No. L-64129-31 November 18,1991

FACTS: Petitioner Ramos, as acting bank manager of Family Savings Bank, allowed withdrawals on uncleared checks deposited into the accounts of her co-accused. Petitioner repeatedly granted accommodations in at least fourteen (14) instances and despite her knowledge that prior checks deposited by her co-accused turned out to be unfunded.

ISSUE: Whether or not petitioner is guilty of estafa by allowing fund withdrawal in bank.

RULING: Yes. The crime committed by the accused was estafa with unfaithfulness or abuse of confidence under Article 315 subparagraph 1 (b) of the Revised Penal Code. In this case, petitioner acted maliciously or in bad faith by assuming to dispose the money of the bank as if it were her own, thereby committing conversion and a clear breach of trust. She performed an indispensable act necessary to enable her and her co-accused to accomplish the criminal purpose they had in mind.