A Nigerian man, identified as Kesari, has been arrested after allegedly using funds mistakenly transferred to his account to purchase a brand-new Lexus vehicle.
A video showing Kesari at the police station has since surfaced online and is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter).
According to reports, a large sum of money was accidentally credited to Kesari’s account by another bank customer. Rather than reporting the error or returning the money, he allegedly went ahead to buy a Lexus and proudly showcased his new ride online.
The rightful owner of the funds quickly noticed the transaction and lodged a complaint with the bank. The bank promptly reversed the transfer and withdrew the money from Kesari’s account.
Upon discovering the deduction, Kesari stormed the bank to file a complaint. However, his visit ended in an unexpected twist, as the police were waiting to arrest him.
Reactions from X Users:
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions on social media:
- @kingatos_twt: “He probably thought his ‘soap’ finally worked.”
- @BenRmc_: “He didn’t even wait for the money to settle, went straight to buy his dream car.”
- @DiploKardashian: “This happened to me once. I saw ₦46 million in my account by mistake. If I were greedy, I’d have spent it before the bank could react.”
- @olakunle_dollar: “If he has a good lawyer, he might win the case. At the time, the money was in his account, and by law, it was his—mistake or not.”
- @falolaopeyemi3: “Simple solution—recover the car, sell it, and refund the rightful owner.”
The case has reignited conversations about bank errors, ethics, and legal implications surrounding unintended money transfers in Nigeria.
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Kesari reportedly used the money that was mistakenly sent into his account to buy Lexus. He has been arrested 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/69k5K8HweY
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 3, 2025