Accra: Emmanuel Appiah Boateng, an unemployed father of four, has been recognized with a GHS10,000 reward from Fidelity Bank after returning GHS4,000 he discovered in an ATM tray.
According to Ghana Web, Boateng stumbled upon the cash at a Fidelity Bank ATM but chose to report the incident rather than keep the money. He promptly contacted the bank's Customer Contact Centre to ensure the funds were returned to their rightful owner.
Fidelity Bank, in a statement shared on social media on June 2, 2026, praised Boateng's decision as a significant display of honesty and integrity. The bank expressed its admiration for his actions, describing them as exemplary and a testament to his strong moral character.
The bank further elaborated that Boateng took immediate action to notify the institution about the found cash, ensuring it was properly accounted for and returned. This act of integrity comes at a time when discussions about ethical behavior are increasingly prominent in society.
Fidelity Bank commended Boateng for setting a high standard of honesty in both personal and public life, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct. The bank concluded by congratulating him and acknowledging the positive impact of his principled choice.