Ebayer Gets $90K Cash with PS2 Order

Police are trying to trace the owner of 65,400 euros [US$90,000 GB£44,000] mistakenly sent to a 16-year-old boy who bought a Playstation Two for £95 on eBay. The cash arrived in a box at the house in Aylsham, Norfolk, with the games console, but minus two games.

Police are holding the money under the Proceeds of Crime Act while the matter is investigated. An eBay spokesman said the parcel’s contents were "somewhat unusual" and it would help police with their inquiries.

Magistrates have given Norfolk Police until September to hold on to the money before the case comes up in court again. But, if the money remains unclaimed the family could potentially apply for it to be returned to them under the Police Property Act.

BBC