I have a joint checking account with another person. They transferred all the money out of the account and into their own private account without my permission. They then closed the account. Can they do that? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2024)

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I have a joint checking account with another person. They transferred all the money out of the account and into their own private account without my permission. They then closed the account. Can they do that? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2024)
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