The story of a female scrap collector finding a large sum of money she mistook for “ghost money” is attracting attention. Ms. N.T.M, 50 years old, in Hanoi, accidentally found a bag of money containing $105,000 that a passenger had dropped.
The incident began at around 3:00 PM on February 29th, when Mr. V.C.H, 34 years old, came to Hanoi to buy souvenirs. On the way, Mr. H. carried a bag of $105,000 next to his seat in a taxi. After shopping, Mr. H. moved for about 20 minutes and then discovered the money was missing.
Woman who found $105,000
Police Involved in Searching for Property
Upon receiving the report, Hang Gai Ward Police deployed forces and extracted camera data to search. By 11:00 AM on March 1st, the police had found the woman who picked up the money in the Hanoi Railway Station area.
Astonished When Knowing the Truth
Ms. M., who works as a scrap collector, said that when she found the bag of money, she thought it was “ghost money” so she left it on her bicycle basket. She was very surprised when the police came to find her and showed her the picture.
Woman who found $105,000 smiling while talking to police officers
Praiseworthy Action
Ms. M. immediately handed over the entire amount of money to the Hang Gai Ward Police. Mr. H. was very touched and grateful for the dedication of the police and the kindness of Ms. M.
This story is not only a normal lost and found property case but also a lesson about honesty and kindness. Ms. M.’s willingness to return the large sum of money shows the precious qualities of a poor working woman. This is also a reminder to us about the awareness of protecting personal property and the spirit of “the intact leaves protect the torn leaves” in society.
