Nearly 19,000 Jd Returned After Being Thrown Away by Mistake

Some good news out of Amman today 💙 A citizen accidentally threw away nearly 19,000 JD, and thanks to quick action and honest work by Greater Amman Municipality teams, every dinar was recovered and returned. Jordanian social media is loving this one.

Talk about a plot twist! In Amman, a citizen accidentally tossed out nearly 19,000 JD with the trash, but thanks to some quick thinking and honest teamwork, every last dinar made its way back home. This story is making waves for all the right reasons, and it’s got everyone in Jordan smiling.

A wallet-wrecking mistake turned adventure

It all started when a man went out to take out the trash near his home, not realizing that one of the bags was hiding a small fortune—about 18,900 JD! By the time he noticed his wallet was a little too light, the garbage truck had already done its rounds and disappeared into the city. Cue the panic!

Municipal heroes to the rescue

Not wasting a second, the man dialed 112 and rushed to the main building of the Greater Amman Municipality. The teams there didn’t just shrug it off—they sprang into action, calling the garbage truck back for a full-on trash inspection. It was a race against time, and everyone was rooting for a happy ending.

Cash comeback, Amman style

After unloading the truck and sifting through a mountain of garbage, the lost bag was found—intact, with every single dinar accounted for! The full amount was returned to its relieved owner, proving that honesty and teamwork are alive and well in Amman. Now that’s what we call a feel-good story!

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