Christine was scared and excited at the same time. She had never seen so much money before.
She smiled to herself as she prepared to tell her family what had happened. Christine felt like the luckiest girl alive. But sadly, her happiness would be short-lived.
Wealthy College Girl
Christine Jiaxin Lee was a 21-year-old electrical engineering student at Sydney University, and life was great.
She was wealthy and could afford whatever she wanted. One of her favorite purchases was a $1,500 Hermes Birkin bag.
She Spent Thousands
Christine wondered if anyone had the faintest idea how rich she really was.
She had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, and surprisingly no one ever questioned her spending.
She Spent Millions
Christine's friends all assumed that her parents were sending her money all the way from her hometown in Malaysia.
Christine knew what she was doing was dangerous, but she did it anyway. She had spent a whopping 4.6 million dollars in cash in less than a year. But unbeknownst to her, someone was onto her game.
Surprised
At first, the 21-year-old was a little surprised when her money didn't arrive in her bank account. She assumed what others did. She figured her parents were secretly sending her money into her bank account.
But it wasn't her parents who were behind all of this. And now, she was about to face the consequences of her actions.
In Trouble
As soon as Christine realized she might be in trouble, she quickly applied for an emergency passport for Malaysia and hid the money in her other bank accounts.
She was planning to flee Sydney and take a flight to Malaysia, where she thought she would be safe.
Waiting
She quickly packed all her luxury clothes and bags in suitcases and was waiting for an update on her emergency passport application.
She was very close to getting away with her crime. But it wasn't meant to be.
Wracked With Fear
Christine was about to board the plane when the local police arrested her. She appeared calm and emotionless on the outside, but inside she was wracked with fear.
She knew that all the good things come to an end eventually but had just hoped to prolong the fun a little longer.
The Money Wasn't Hers
The money Christine was spending didn't belong to her. Her bank, Westpac, described it as a "Big, fat error" due to a glitch in their system.
As a result, the 21-year-old had been given an unlimited overdraught.
The Fun Is Over
As a result, all of her cellular phones, expensive accessories, and designer clothes were seized pending the outcome of the investigation.
The fun was over and now she had to face the consequences.
Failed Attempt
Christine told the police that she was unaware of the bank error and thought her parents were secretly sending her money to help her out.
However, the authorities proved this with evidence that she transferred her money into her other bank accounts in preparation for the day she got caught.
The Charges Were Dropped
However, to Christine's surprise, all the criminal charges against her were dropped after a similar case was thrown out of court.
“She is happy it is behind her and to move on with her life," her lawyer stated.
Interesting Case
He went on to say, "It’s a very interesting case and an interesting outcome…. It is obviously clear the bank should adopt better policies.”
After the case was dropped, Christine moved back home to Malaysia for good.
Keeping A Low Profile
It is unclear whether Christine will get her collection of designer goods back.
She has kept a low profile since her arrest but has gained many followers on social media.
Queen For 11 Months
Christine lived like a celebrity for almost a whole year before she was arrested. She lived the dream of every girl her age.
Would you have done the same?