My brother was the manager of a bank. He opened accounts in my name and wrote checks. He had a fake power of attorney on file. He is gone; he was fired and the bank won't reveal why. They never monitored his transactions or notified me. Can I sue them?
You will need to consult with an attorney as to taking action on the bank. Were they a knowing participant in this crime of identity theft? Likely not, but your brother was. He is the one that criminal charges would be brought against.
If your credit rating has suffered in any way because of this, or you feel your identity was stolen by your brother and used illegally, you are within your rights to request all the documents from the bank. You can also ask the police to secure this for you, but again, the bank wasn't participating in this crime knowingly. Your brother abused his position there. The bank has already terminated him. They may also have been able to bring criminal charges, depending on the evidence they have, but they would need you to assist.
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You will need to consult with an attorney as to taking action on the bank. Were they a knowing participant in this crime of identity theft? Likely not, but your brother was. He is the one that criminal charges would be brought against.