Imagine checking your bank account and noticing an extra $87,000. That’s exactly what happened to a factory worker in Russia -- but now, he’s in court fighting to keep the money.
Vladimir Rychagov was expecting a small bonus of about $580 dollars, but instead, his account showed a jaw-dropping deposit of about $87,000. He was stunned, but then remembered hearing rumors about a large year-end bonus and assumed this was it.
But the celebration didn’t last long. The factory’s accounting department called, saying the money was sent by mistake and demanded it back. But Vladimir said "niet" and refused to give it back. He argued the payment was labeled as salary, and in his view, that made it his. But the company said the cash was meant for 34 employees at another branch of the company. They sued, and courts have repeatedly ruled against Vladimir, freezing his accounts. Still, he’s not backing down. He’s appealed all the way to Russia’s Supreme Court, insisting he’s entitled to the windfall.
Meanwhile, the company’s CEO says they’ll use every legal tool to recover the funds. Meanwhile, Vladimir has already spent some of the money on a new car and a move to a different city. (OddityCentral)