30.01.2026 12:10
Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, who lives in Nigeria, had 1 million dollars transferred to his bank account due to a system error. Kingsley was presented with two options: to return the money or to serve a one-year prison sentence, and he chose to go to prison.
Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, who lives in Nigeria, had 1 million dollars transferred to his bank account due to a systemic error, according to authorities. An investigation by the bank revealed that there was no legal or contractual basis for the transfer in question.
REFUSED TO RETURN
After the erroneous transaction, authorities contacted Kingsley to request the return of the money. Despite all warnings, Kingsley refused to return the amount. Consequently, the matter was taken to court.
CHOOSE TO GO TO JAIL
The court presented Kingsley with two options: to return the money or to accept a 1-year prison sentence. It was learned that Kingsley preferred the 1-year prison sentence instead of returning the money.
The court sentenced Kingsley to 1 year in prison and a fine of 3,600 dollars.
WENT VIRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The incident quickly became a topic of discussion in Nigeria and resonated widely on social media. Users discussed the legal and ethical dimensions of the event. Comments on social media included statements like, "Who would return such money?", and "If I were in his place, I would also go to jail."