"Feeling Happy? Just 300,000 Won"... Bank Employee's Shocking Request to Lottery Winner

YouTuber Who Won 2 Billion Won Sparks Debate
"Staff Requested Cash for Coffee"
Bank Responds: "Employee Has Already Left"

A YouTuber who won first prize in the lottery has sparked controversy after claiming that a bank employee demanded cash under the pretext of "coffee money for the staff" during the prize collection process.

Screenshot from the YouTube channel 'Insaeng Yeojeonham'

On April 18, YouTuber A shared their experience after winning first prize in the instant lottery 'Speetto 2000' through their YouTube channel. In July 2022, they purchased a set of two tickets for the 43rd draw, and both tickets won first prize, earning a total of 2 billion won. After taxes, the actual amount received was about 1.3 billion won.

Recalling the moment of the win, A said, "I scratched the lottery tickets during a broadcast as usual after keeping them in my bag, and I won. I couldn't believe it—I screamed and even cried."

Regarding the subsequent process, A explained, "I called the number on the back of the ticket to confirm the win, then made a reservation to visit the Donghaeng Lottery headquarters and did an interview. I had to wait several days for confirmation of the win. During that time, I stayed at home out of fear I might lose the tickets."

The contentious situation arose when collecting the prize money. A said, "While opening an account at the designated bank, the process took longer than expected, and the staff kept recommending financial products. The employee also asked if I needed any cash. When I said it was fine, they replied, 'Why not withdraw about 300,000 won?' and suggested, 'You seem to be in a good mood, so why not buy coffee for the staff?'"

A continued, "I couldn't understand why they would ask for money like this every time a winner came in. I wasn't sure whether they actually bought coffee or used the money personally, so I refused," expressing their discomfort at the time.

A also commented on their life after winning. They said, "Most of the money went to moving costs and purchasing a home. I also used it to buy a new car for my parents and to pay off debt. My family's financial situation wasn't good, so although it was a large sum, there wasn't much left over as extra funds."

They added, "Even after winning, I continued living in the countryside and worked part-time jobs. I still have a regular job and live an ordinary life. Not much has changed compared to before the win." They also mentioned, "Winning the lottery still feels unbelievable. I think it was just a matter of chance, and I still occasionally buy tickets as a hobby."

Meanwhile, on April 22, the bank told SBS, "The employee who helped with the prize collection at the time has already left the company. Since this happened four years ago, it's difficult to clarify the situation."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.