Man returns N28m worth of bitcoin he received by mistake

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A Nigerian bitcoin trader identified as Keith, has returned 7.8 Bitcoins which is worth N28million ($80,000) that was mistakenly sent to him.

Keith woke up on the 13th of September, 2019 to the large sum in his blockchain wallet as shown by an email alert.

Initially, he thought it was from a business partner, but hours later he did not receive any information, he then decided to take it to social media for the owner to come forward with time of transaction, address and exact digits sent.

Using specific blockchain indicators with information only the sender and him would be able to identify, he was able to authenticate the sender after the person reached out.

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