Money laundering.

[Mottie]

This morning we had a sum of money paid into our joint account. It was a bank giro credit. The reference didn’t specify whether it was for me or Mrs Mottie. It just had an 8 figure reference number. We have no idea who it is from. I've been on to my bank for about 20 minutes. I want to know who sent it so that I can find out what it was/is for. They are unable to tell me anything other than the 8 figure reference number. I asked them that if I didn’t want it and wanted it returned to the sender, who would they send it to. They couldn’t tell me! Seems bloody strange that. Anyone else had unexplained deposits into their accounts? Seems like an easy way to launder money with no comeback on the recipient?

 

[blup]

Regards to Posh George. Joking aside, you mentioned that you are actively involved in re form politics so that could be a source, accidentally or otherwise.

I know one or two people that it happened to. In one case it took them over the capital limit for benefits, so I suspect they knew exactly where it came from. The bank wouldn't tell them who had sent it (personal data) or remove the payment because as recipient it was not theirs to give back. I'm not sure of the final outcome but I imagine eventually you will be able to repay it.

 

[Odds]

Is Nige trying to outsource his £5 million among supporters?

 

[motorbiking]

This morning we had a sum of money paid into our joint account. It was a bank giro credit. The reference didn’t specify whether it was for me or Mrs Mottie. It just had an 8 figure reference number. We have no idea who it is from. I've been on to my bank for about 20 minutes. I want to know who sent it so that I can find out what it was/is for. They are unable to tell me anything other than the 8 figure reference number. I asked them that if I didn’t want it and wanted it returned to the sender, who would they send it to. They couldn’t tell me! Seems bloody strange that. Anyone else had unexplained deposits into their accounts? Seems like an easy way to launder money with no comeback on the recipient?

You have a record of the conversation with the bank. Its a case of sitting and waiting for the reversal request.

 

[Dec27]

It’s very strange there’s no details on it, only a reference number. Transfer it to an empty account if you have one

 

[blup]

You have a record of the conversation with the bank. Its a case of sitting and waiting for the reversal request.

At what point do you decide it’s safe to spend it?

 

[Mottie]

Is Nige trying to outsource his £5 million among supporters?

Didn’t think of that. Could be…..

 

[big-all]

At what point do you decide it’s safe to spend it?

in this instance i would say never moraly but legally the time may come ??
as you have let them know you think its not yours you have removed the "i didnt realize" argument
off course it may genuinly be yours
but what ever happens never ever respond to requests to return the money other than legal routes or the bank recovery procedures a person claiming its theres or any other method as said can leave you open to money laundering charger even iff 100% innocent

 

[aveatry]

Havent you not long ago been involved in a house sale - is it something to do with that

 

[Mottie]

Havent you not long ago been involved in a house sale - is it something to do with that

No. Nothing to do with that. Received all monies due from our solicitor after they had taken their expenses and paid the estate agent. In any case, if it was to do with them, we would have had an email explaining it.

 

[blup]

in this instance i would say never moraly but legally the time may come ??
as you have let them know you think its not yours you have removed the "i didnt realize" argument
off course it may genuinly be yours
but what ever happens never ever respond to requests to return the money other than legal routes or the bank recovery procedures a person claiming its theres or any other method as said can leave you open to money laundering charger even iff 100% innocent

Yes he’s let them know. But I think many if not most people would sit on it, if a chunk of money found its way into their account.

 

[Mottie]

Yes he’s let them know. But I think many if not most people would sit on it, if a chunk of money found its way into their account.

It wasn’t a fortune, less than a grand but I suppose it might be best to just set it aside somewhere and wait to see if any more comes through or if we get something in the post telling us what it is.

 

[blup]

It wasn’t a fortune, less than a grand but I suppose it might be best to just set it aside somewhere and wait to see if any more comes through or if we get something in the post telling us what it is.

You should gamble with it

 

[motorbiking]

At what point do you decide it’s safe to spend it?

As long as you act honestly - it's a case of Unjust Enrichment. The other party has 6 years to bring a claim - Limitation Act etc..

 

[algas]

Nigerian Prince perhaps