A Nigerian cryptocurrency trader, Sunusi Danjuma Ali, has drawn national attention after returning a staggering $135,000 (about ₦200 million) that mistakenly appeared in his digital wallet following a system error on trading platform, Bitunix.
Ali, who is based in northern Nigeria, said he immediately knew the sudden credit was a technical glitch. Speaking on the development, he explained:
“I quickly contacted the Bitunix database team in Africa as well as their official X account. They confirmed it was a glitch, and I asked them to rectify it.”
His decision, at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling harsh economic realities, has ignited heated reactions across social media.
While some commended him for his honesty, others dismissed his action as unavoidable, given the traceability of digital assets.
One user, @ArewaSon, described Ali as “a disciplined crypto expert in the north” whose “unwavering honesty and dedication to teaching financial independence” deserve recognition. Another, @dlifeof_jay, added: “We need more people like him.”
However, critics argued Ali had no choice. A user with the handle @CRESCENTTCRYPTO insisted, “He can’t go scot free with it. If there’s any money more traceable on digital platforms, it’s called crypto.”
Similarly, @Ismah2013 noted, “Even if he wanted to withdraw the money, he wouldn’t be able to do so. He had no option than to report it.”
Some comments even took a humorous turn. @CurrentlyJ66707 quipped: “Make Bitunix thank God say the funds no enter Chukwuemeka or Obi account, those guys get blood for eyes.” Another, @johneziyi01, joked: “Even this brother cannot withdraw it even if he tries. Una think say na bank wey you go ATM.”
Beyond the skepticism, many Nigerians highlighted the moral value of Ali’s action. @beingElrufai wrote: “For this kind of economic hardship? I salute him.”
Another, @Gblackintel, stressed: “Not all Nigerians are corrupt. God bless him for doing the right thing.”
The incident has also sparked political undertones, with some comparing Ali’s honesty to the lack of accountability among Nigerian leaders. @Favour891091 posted: “I wish you would be so good enough to return all the money laundered and stolen from this country.”
For many observers, the episode underscores the tension between morality, technology, and public trust in Nigeria’s growing cryptocurrency market.
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, also joined the conversation, writing on X: “It is always good to be good. This brother, Sunusi Danjuma Ali, discovered a huge balance in his cryptocurrency Bitunix account — over $135,000 (more than ₦200 million).
“Even though he has worked hard for Bitunix, he immediately realized it must have been a mistake.”
Whether Ali’s action was purely a matter of conscience or necessity, the gesture has thrust him into the spotlight as Nigerians debate what integrity truly means in an age of financial uncertainty and technological disruption.
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