Suspended bank account, FICA.

[sajunky]

FICA suspended bank account while account holder is overseas. His brother was told in the bank that owner's physical presence is neccessary to enable account.

True or false? His brother can be given full authorisation by the account holder. What is the best procedure in such case?

 

[Venomous]

person away must do legally signed affidavit allowing said person to act at the bank for specified FICA reasons to have full power of attourney.

certified ID proof also required.
if letter address and ID for other party must be listed, and certified ID must also be provided.

 

[Venomous]

but make sure in affidavit it states the reason/rights why POA is given. That closes the temptation door of the potential if an unrestricted POA.

 

[sajunky]

Thanks. Who is in power to certify such affidavit in EU?. Local police, attorney office or SA embassy?

 

[Drifter]

Commissioner of oath at SA Embassy.

 

[HavocXphere]

Thanks. Who is in power to certify such affidavit in EU?. Local police, attorney office or SA embassy?

Most of the usual candidates (lawyers, CAs etc) can't certify outside of SA borders so embassy is your best bet

 

[sajunky]

Thanks a lot for all replies, it's very simple.