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by small_model 18 days ago
Yes seems like would cost a portion of it to execute the escape. Should have just bet it on a 10/1 shot and then kept the 900k if it worked out.
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And gone to jail when it doesn’t pan out?
Not your problem they made the mistake, cant get blood from a stone, sue me etc etc.
The person had a 6 figure job. They’d end up having their salary garnished to pay the debt. It would be far worse than just giving the money back.
Yes I mean vs what they did, at least there would be a chance of a good outcome, just returning the money would have been optimal.