I went to citibank branch to open new fixed deposit account. 
Citibank officer asked me how much I need to deposit and I said {$5000.00}. 
Citibank office asked me to submit the paper application along with the required documentation such as address proof, Photo ID along with the check of {$5000.00} in my name. 
I gave all the papers and the check ( payee to myself ) for {$5000.00}. 

Citibank officer told that the process is to first open the account and then will deposit the check in the new opened account. 
It is now more than 2 months and account has not been opened and citibank customer rep didnt know where the money went. They cashed the check within 2 days after submitting to the bank and now refusing to give the money back as they have no idea where the check went. 
After repeatedly contacting them several times, I think it is possible that they do n't want to open the account and also do n't want to refund the money. 
Hence, I have no other option other than filling the complaint. 

The check and the papers were given to citibank officer and she also is no longer the company that surprises me. 
Date of visit to citibank branch : XXXX XXXX 2016. 
Check cashed on XXXX XXXX 2016. 
Check was given in the name of XXXX XXXX Name of the bank issuing the check : XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
Account to opened in name of : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
