An unemployed public accountant returned $30 million he found in a bathroom at a Montería establishment.
This weekend, the Montería City Hall praised the honesty of Carlos Elías López, a public accountant and resident of the 6 de Marzo neighborhood. Amidst a difficult economic situation, he found 30 million pesos at the Homecenter facility and decided to return it.
According to official information, López handed the money over to the Metropolitan Police, who verified the information and returned it to its owners.
According to the municipal administration, the missing money belonged to a CDT.
Money returned to citizen Carlos Elías López. Photo: Taken from Instagram @alcadiamonteria.
Mayor Hugo Kerguelén expressed his pride in López's decision, despite having been unemployed for two months and the fact that his wife was also not receiving a salary.
"Carlos shows us that Montería's greatness lies in its people. No matter how difficult your situation, when you act with values, you instill trust and make us proud. To you and all the people of Montería who believe in doing the right thing, thank you from the bottom of my heart!" the local leader expressed.
In his message, the mayor added: "I congratulate your greatness, Carlos. In the midst of your hardship, you returned 30 million pesos, showing us that there are good people. You are an example! That's why I welcome you to the Ministry of Finance. We need honest people like you to take care of the money of all Montería residents."
Mayor Kerguelén offered Carlos López a job at the city's Finance Department. Photo: Taken from Instagram @alcadiamonteria.
The Metropolitan Police also highlighted the importance of this event, which strengthens trust between citizens and institutions.
Finally, the mayor emphasized that this event represents a ray of hope amid the attacks that have occurred in various cities across the country over the past week.
ANGELA MARIA PÁEZ RODRIGUEZ
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