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Sleepy Bank Worker Accidentally Transfers Hundreds of Millions of Euros

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GETTY 61113 Euro?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1370945640539iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A German bank employee apparently fell asleep at his desk some time ago, and instead of transferring 62.40 euros to a retiree’s account, he smooshed down the “2” button as he slept, sending 222,222,222.22 euros — more than $294 million — to the account instead.

The pricey accident was quickly rectified, but the fact that the transfer was approved at all got the sleepy clerk’s boss fired.

The boss, a 48-year-old man, appeared in court this week seeking reinstatement, according to AFP.

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