Man Accidentally Receives COVID Relief Money, Blows It Gambling Online

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Man Accidentally Receives COVID Relief Money, Blows It Gambling Online
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Sho Taguchi, 24, mistakenly received 46.3 million yen, the equivalent of $360,000. He spent the money by gambling online. He withdrew 68,500 yen in 11 days. Online gambling is not legal and regulated in Japan.

Taguchi was arrested Wednesday for computer fraud. He received 100,000 yen each for 463 low-income households accidentally deposited in his bank account in April. Abu Mayor hopes police will be able to trace the money and recover it in full.