Nigerian expatriate returns QR1.5m after bank erroneously credits him with amount

We live in an age that is filled with fraudsters and tricksters who are out to steal your money and possessions. But sometimes, there comes a story which helps you think that it is not always the case.  

Michael Asemota, a Nigerian expatriate in Doha, was thoroughly surprised when he received a message from the bank saying his account had been credited with QR1.5m ($411,128), according to Qatar Tribune.

The Nigerian, who became a millionaire for a few hours, had originally deposited a cheque for QR150,200 into his account. But once arriving home, he got an SMS alert saying his account had been credited with QR1,502,000. 

Asemota returned to the bank and intimated the manager about the mistake and returned the money, getting a warm handshake in return. 

“After opening the account with the bank, I checked my balance to make withdrawals for a supply job and found the huge sum. I was amazed and decided to contact the bank. I went to see the manager to report the error. After checking for confirmation, the manager gave me a warm handshake in appreciation,” Asemota told Qatar Tribune.

Asemota is an official of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Qatar (NIDO-Qatar), the umbrella body of Nigerian residents in the country.