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PS2 Bundle Package...with cash?!

Storm | July 18, 2007 | News | Playstation 2 Misc 
A 16-year-old purched a PS2 bundle over eBay, and was upset that the games that was supposed to come with the system was missing. He'd hit the jackpot, though finding 65,400 euros, approximately $90,000 in the parcel. Unfortunately, doesn't seem like he'll be keeping it, as police are now investigating this case, perhaps linking it to a crime.
Police are trying to trace the owner of 65,400 euros (£44,000; $90,000) mistakenly sent to a 16-year-old boy who bought a Playstation Two for £95 on eBay.

The cash arrived in a box at the house in Aylsham, Norfolk, with the games console, but minus two games.

Police are holding the money under the Proceeds of Crime Act while the matter is investigated.

An eBay spokesman said the parcel's contents were "somewhat unusual" and it would help police with their inquiries.

The boy's parents, who are not commenting, alerted police when the parcel arrived on 20 March.

Family claim

Magistrates have given Norfolk Police until September to hold on to the money before the case comes up in court again.

But, if the money remains unclaimed the family could potentially apply for it to be returned to them under the Police Property Act.

A police spokesman said: "We have until 22 September before we have to go back to court to apply for a further order if necessary."

A spokesman for eBay said: "We know that eBay is a great place to pick up a bargain, although in this case, we agree that the contents of the parcel were somewhat unusual and we will assist with any inquiries the police may wish to make."
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  • 0 thumbs!
    tidus04 | July 18, 2007
    Why did they alert the police, they should have kept it. =[..
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    FRoGBuster | July 18, 2007
    what a tease. Too bad for the boy. It's a lose lose situ.
    If he spent it, the gang would come knockin on his door, askin for it.
    If he don't, well, same thing as giving it over to the police.
  • 3 thumbs!
    Xenctuary | July 18, 2007
    If the "rightful owner" isn't determined after a certain amount of the time, the boy will be able to claim the money as his own. And he should complain to eBay about the two missing games
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      Mister Ivanovich | July 18, 2007
      Agreed, 100%. First of all, if the money is linked to some sort of crime ((it's not like you "accidentally" put $90,000 into a package - much less, carry that much cash)), no one in their right mind is going to claim it. The money's tainted.

      Not for that family though. Rightfully, they turned it in to the police and will get it back in September. I'm almost certain of it.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Storm | July 18, 2007
    Hopefully they won't get into any trouble...the people that stashed the cash may decide to look for it once they feel they are cleared.
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    xsynergyx | July 18, 2007
    Don't complain and keep the money!
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    jespomo | July 18, 2007
    Stupid kid for actually telling anyone about it.
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    Red_Phoenix | July 18, 2007
    I think the money should be the kid's I mean he did by the box with the PlayStation in it.

    But stuff like that doesn't happen everyday.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Chimaira | July 18, 2007
    Shit loads of money too.

    Should have kept it, stupid fool.
  • 0 thumbs!
    black_wing79 | July 19, 2007
    why the negativity... maybe some rich guy was feeling generous and decided to send it together with the box..probably be laughing at the situation as it is...
  • 0 thumbs!
    Revenger of Wastelan | July 19, 2007
    Yeah, that kid is really stupid, to go tell his parents and actually let them alarm the police.
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    BANDITO ATTACK | July 19, 2007
    Something tells me my parents would figure out sooner or later if I was sittin on 95,000$. Because I'd be gone.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Final Blade | July 19, 2007
      That makes no sense. Well im pretty sure this kid didn't know what he was doing. But hey oh well.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Synthesis | July 19, 2007
    Hell if it were me, I would've had the time of my life.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Silver Mirror | July 19, 2007
    I would have spent it then told the police
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    Scott 1 | July 21, 2007
    What I can't figure out is: why the hell would someone 'accidentally' put that much cash in the parcel and send it off without realising that the money is GONE? Man, I would look after that amount with my life.
    And about the two missing games - if he gets the money he could just go out and buy them new! I would!
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    sten mk II | July 22, 2007
    LOL, I'd say sorry I gave it all to my local Police department, get my PS2 and keep teh money, only give like 500 USD to the police and say "I opened it outside and it flew all over the place"

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