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Can you go to jail for bank overdraft?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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It depends. You cannot be jailed for just availing the bank overdraft facility. But if you fail to pay back the money you owe the bank that you utilized by means of the overdraft option, then the bank can initiate a legal proceeding against you and you may be jailed if you fail to pay the money.

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