Couple allegedly went on massive spending spree after $120G mistakenly added to bank account
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. - A Pennsylvania couple is accused of theft after going on a shopping spree with $120,000 that was mistakenly deposited into their bank account, according to a report.
Robert Williams and his wife, Tiffany Williams, appeared in court Tuesday after they spent two and a half weeks blowing through most of their accidental windfall on expenses such as cars, bills and a camper, news station WNEP reported.
Both Robert, 36, and his 35-year-old wife were arraigned on charges for theft and receiving stolen property.
A banking customer withdraws money from a ATM machine in a file photo. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)
State police said that BB&T Bank deposited the dough into the couple’s account on May 31 in a clerical error by a bank teller.
But by June 19, the pair had spent six figures on purchases that included an SUV, two four-wheelers and a car trailer.
They also allegedly used the money for bills, car repairs, cash purchases, as well as gave $15,000 for friends, WNEP reported.