Tuesday, May 26, 2009

On the run

A kiwi guy and his girlfriend and kid have fled the country and are believed to be hiding up somewhere in Hong Kong with a few million dollars that the bank deposited into his bank account in error.

The story (see NZ Herald online) has captured the imagination of New Zealanders and two clear camps have emerged;

  • Team  Leo – those who can understand why this guy was tempted to abandon his failing business and heavily mortgaged mini property empire and do a runner with the ill gotten gains.
  • Team Westpac – those who disagree with Leo’s decision.
NZ Dollars

 

What would you have done in Leo’s situation?

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12 comments:

  1. LERMONTOVMay 26, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    First stop Brazil!

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  2. doanliMay 26, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Not their money.

    It's the same as if they robbed a bank, imho.

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  3. PunchMay 26, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    This is a trick question, right?

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  4. BobMay 26, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    I wouldn't keep it.
    T'ain't mine.

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  5. XanaduMay 27, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    I would reluctantly give it back, but ask m=for some compensation for being honest about it. Like a few thousand? lol. Hugs.

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  6. DuPreeMay 27, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Too much work to be on the lam. I'd rather report the mistake and avoid the negative karma involved with doing something like this.

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    RYN:
    The different townships own the beaches. Our beaches get very busy and the water can be very rough at times. The charge, on top of making the town money, also pays for the large amount of life guards and such that patrol the beaches from 8am-5pm.

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  8. mr-stuMay 27, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    I am to honest for my own good i would hand it back but let the papers know so the publicity would kind of make the bank give me a reward for being a good person.

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  9. Pantsless PondererMay 27, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I've never been in this position but I'd like to think that if it happened to me I'd do the right thing and give the money back. I can understand the temptation but the money isn't yours. Besides, what kind of life is it to be constantly on the run?

    Which side are you on?

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  10. Lori EMay 27, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Chances are they will blow through the money in no time and then what? Can't go home?
    Not their money. Shame on them.

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  11. LouMay 27, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Lermontov: LOL, what fun you'd have there with a whole new catchment area

    doanli: You're busted! You're a saint in hiding aren't you?

    Punch: LMAO

    Bob: Another saint - you put us mere mortals to shame.

    Xanadu: good thinking

    DuPree: It would be hard being on the run.

    k: Thanks for the info - still surprises me though. Our coastline is publicly owned and free access is guaranteed under a principle known as the Queens Chain. We're obviously lucky.

    Mr Stu: More good thinking....it would force their hand.

    cartguy: I must confess I'd be tempted, especially right now when I'm struggling to pay my mortgage each month but I tend to apply the 'Rory' test to any question of ethics; would I feel comfortable explaining my decision to my nearly 16 year old son? Inevitably keeps me on the straight and and narrow.

    Lori: I agree, it won't end happily.

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  12. sasMay 28, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Tagging you for a meme :)

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