What the 24-year-old Japanese teenager did became a worldwide agenda. The much talked about event took place in the town of Abu on 8 April. To alleviate the financial burden caused by the pandemic, 46.3 million yen (about $357,400) to be distributed to 463 low-income households was mistakenly credited to the man’s account. That’s where it all started with this error.
THAT MONEY BELONGS TO THE OWNERS IN NEED! LOOK WHAT HE DID WHEN I ACCIDENTLY POSTED TO YOUR ACCOUNT
According to the news of the BBC; Local media claimed that the man had withdrawn 600 thousand yen from his account every day for about two weeks. When the authorities contacted him, he was shocked to say that he no longer had any money. Expressing that he spent the money and that it can no longer be taken back, the man said, “I will not run away. I will pay for my crime.” said. However, it did not. The man disappeared.
The man’s lawyer made a statement to the press. He said his client was ready to cooperate with the authorities and agreed to meet with the police. However, the authorities could not reach the man who was sued on 12 May.
LAWYER ANNOUNCED THE TRUTH
His lawyer said the man used all the money to gamble through online casino sites.
The local government of the town of Abu sued the man for 51 million yen, including legal fees. Mayor Norihiko Hanada told the residents of the town that he is very sorry for the mistake and will do their best to get back the large amount of public money.
It was learned that a further 100,000 yen payment was made to eligible households, and the grievances of those who could not receive aid money were relieved.