My freind was scammed out of 30k. The scammers called spoofing the local police department, saying that poeple are running drugs and illegal activity in his name and he needs to send all funds in his account, so they can ensure no money laundring is being done by him. The money would be ‘held’ temporarily just so they can clear his name. He panicked and told them that all the funds are held in an account in his WIFE’S name, they said go to Chase and try withdrawing. He went to the local chase, they asked for ID, they saw he wasnt the name on the account and refused to disburse. The scammers told him to go to a certain chase in Jersey City, and they will accomadate. He went to Chase Bank, 56 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302, lo and behold, they didnt ID him. They let him withdraw 26k, even though he had no authorization. He bought bitcoin and they stoll the wallet keys.
Question: can his wife go to the bank and ask for a refund, due to chase not having authorization do disburse?
If she does, will they press charges or sue her husband?
Thank you.