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Bebot · 22 May 2009, 02:21 AM

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http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12419435

New Zealand couple disappears with cash after bank mistakenly deposits $6M into account

Associated Press

Posted: 05/21/2009 07:43:41 AM PDT
Updated: 05/21/2009 08:03:37 AM PDT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two New Zealanders whose bank mistakenly deposited 10 million New Zealand dollars ($6.1 million) into their account took some of the money and ran, police said.

Authorities launched an international search for the couple, who operated a gas station in the northern city of Rotorua, and their Westpac Bank said Thursday it considered the money stolen.

The two applied to Westpac for a NZ$10,000 ($6,000) overdraft, but 1,000 times that amount was paid into their account. The two then withdrew some of the money and disappeared, Detective Senior Sgt. David Harvey said.

Westpac conceded human error was responsible for making the couple accidental millionaires. Authorities did not release their identities.

Harvey said Interpol has been contacted for help, suggesting they may have fled abroad with the cash.

"We are currently conducting an investigation into the individuals that may have been involved in the withdrawal of that money," Harvey said.

Westpac spokesman Craig Dowling said the bank had recovered some of the money but declined to give further details.

The bank said in a statement it was "pursuing vigorous criminal and civil action to recover the sum of money stolen."

Banking Ombudsman Liz Brown said it is generally considered a criminal offense for people to spend money accidentally deposited into a bank account if they are aware that the cash is not theirs.

JJ Irani · 22 May 2009, 03:45 AM

Wish it was me!!

Yes, it made big news here in NZ.....not sure if those guys have been caught yet.

JJ

Numismatist · 22 May 2009, 03:47 AM

WOW! I'd sure hate to be the 'human' that committed that human error...

Bebot · 22 May 2009, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Wish it was me!!

Yes, it made big news here in NZ.....not sure if those guys have been caught yet.

JJ

You better not move to Florida and open a Rolex AD with Oscar.

bodybump · 22 May 2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebot

You better not move to Florida and open a Rolex AD with Oscar.

Your more than welcome to stay in my house JJ...at the next block its Emil doing a Panerai Store hahahahaha

22 May 2009, 02:21 AM	#1
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	Is JJ Irani still around? Is this you? http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12419435 New Zealand couple disappears with cash after bank mistakenly deposits $6M into account Associated Press Posted: 05/21/2009 07:43:41 AM PDT Updated: 05/21/2009 08:03:37 AM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two New Zealanders whose bank mistakenly deposited 10 million New Zealand dollars ($6.1 million) into their account took some of the money and ran, police said. Authorities launched an international search for the couple, who operated a gas station in the northern city of Rotorua, and their Westpac Bank said Thursday it considered the money stolen. The two applied to Westpac for a NZ$10,000 ($6,000) overdraft, but 1,000 times that amount was paid into their account. The two then withdrew some of the money and disappeared, Detective Senior Sgt. David Harvey said. Westpac conceded human error was responsible for making the couple accidental millionaires. Authorities did not release their identities. Harvey said Interpol has been contacted for help, suggesting they may have fled abroad with the cash. "We are currently conducting an investigation into the individuals that may have been involved in the withdrawal of that money," Harvey said. Westpac spokesman Craig Dowling said the bank had recovered some of the money but declined to give further details. The bank said in a statement it was "pursuing vigorous criminal and civil action to recover the sum of money stolen." Banking Ombudsman Liz Brown said it is generally considered a criminal offense for people to spend money accidentally deposited into a bank account if they are aware that the cash is not theirs.

22 May 2009, 03:45 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Wish it was me!! Yes, it made big news here in NZ.....not sure if those guys have been caught yet. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 May 2009, 03:47 AM	#3
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