How a bank error turned a gambler's six-day spree into R2.6 million in debt

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 23/02/2026

A gambler has racked up R2.6 million in debt by exploiting a bank error, leading to Investec Bank's pursuit of sequestration proceedings to recover the funds.

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