Here are some things you can do to resolve this issue:
- Check the Deleted Items Retention period and ensure that it has not been set to 0 days.
- Check if the user has any third party Add-ins or Antivirus software configured to scan mailbox stores.
- Disable any IMAP or POP access to their mailbox.
- Run the Mailbox Cleanup Tool to empty deleted items and other folders.
- Perform an Online Repair of Office 365.