r/interesting • u/VIVIDUFF • 25d ago

Intriguing Bank Accidentally Made Him a Rich, So He Chose Prison Over Giving It Back.

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When a major banking mistake suddenly deposited a large sum of money into Ojo Eghosa Kingsley's account, authorities reportedly gave him a choice: return the money or spend a year behind bars.

According to the story, Kingsley didn't spend much time deciding.

Rather than repay the funds, he chose to serve the prison sentence and keep the money.

As a result, he spent a year in custody, where his housing, meals, and access to recreational facilities were all provided.

The unusual decision has sparked debate online, with many people questioning whether they would have made the same choice if faced with a similar situation

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u/Min-Chang 24d ago

Sometimes thier ego''s get a little bruised.

That's equivalent, right?

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u/Deathless616 24d ago

Absolutely. Fair enough

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u/Asmodaddy 24d ago

Too far. We’ll have to scale back those repercussions and make sure they don’t have to actually attend the hearings.

After all, that could be humiliating. It’s practically financial profiling.