Japanese Town To Sue Resident After Failing to Return 46.3-M Yen Cash Aid
A Japanese resident is currently facing charges after failing to return the 46.3 million yen cash aid he accidentally received.
Last month, the Japanese government has decided to distribute 100,000 yen ($768) each to 463 low-income households in a town in western Yamaguchi prefecture. The cash assistance aims to help the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the government accidentally transferred an additional lump sum of 46.3 million yen or $360,000 to a certain resident. The red-faced officials visited the recipient at his home and told them to return the money.
The household promised to return the cash but the recipient did not return the money despite receiving frantic follow-up letters and calls. The officials made a face-to-face contact again with the culprit.
Unfortunately, the recipient admitted that the money has been transferred and the family was unable to return it. The suspect also expressed their willingness to atone for their mistakes.
The city mayor issued a public apology regarding the incident. “We’re sorry to cause trouble to residents… We’re now suing this household,” the official said. The incident immediately made headlines in Japan, which causes shock among the citizens.
Financial assistance could be a great help to a lot of people who lost their jobs or source of income due to the pandemic.
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