Tag #\$81Tn Transfer

What were the immediate consequences of the near-miss \$81 trillion transfer at Citigroup, and what specific actions were taken to rectify the situation?

In April 2024, a Citigroup employee almost mistakenly credited an account with \$81 trillion due to a pre-filled amount field with 15 zeros on a rarely used backup screen. The error, initially missed by two employees, was detected and reversed within 90 minutes, preventing any funds from leaving the bank.