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Robert and Tiffany Williams had $120,000 deposited into their account at BB&T May 31 through a mistake by a teller.
But instead of contacting the bank about the deposit, the couple allegedly spent most of the money in two and a half weeks from June 3 to June 19.
State police say the couple bought an SUV, two four-wheelers, a camper and a car trailer. The money was also used on bills, car repairs, cash purchases. They also allegedly gave $15,000 to friends in need of money.
Once the bank realized a mistake had been made, it transferred the $120,000 to the correct account.
The bank contacted Tiffany Williams on June 20 and told her the couple had to pay back the $107,000 in overdraft fees they incurred. The bank called again June 21. Tiffany said she and her husband would work out a payment plan.
Court papers show after those two initial phone calls from the bank, the couple had no contact with bank representatives, despite several attempts by the bank to reach them.
The couple is now facing felony theft charges.
Robert and Tiffany Williams were released on $25,000 bail.
Couple charged after spending over $100,000 the bank accidentally gave them, police say
But instead of contacting the bank about the deposit, the couple allegedly spent most of the money in two and a half weeks from June 3 to June 19.
State police say the couple bought an SUV, two four-wheelers, a camper and a car trailer. The money was also used on bills, car repairs, cash purchases. They also allegedly gave $15,000 to friends in need of money.
Once the bank realized a mistake had been made, it transferred the $120,000 to the correct account.
The bank contacted Tiffany Williams on June 20 and told her the couple had to pay back the $107,000 in overdraft fees they incurred. The bank called again June 21. Tiffany said she and her husband would work out a payment plan.
Court papers show after those two initial phone calls from the bank, the couple had no contact with bank representatives, despite several attempts by the bank to reach them.
The couple is now facing felony theft charges.
Robert and Tiffany Williams were released on $25,000 bail.
Couple charged after spending over $100,000 the bank accidentally gave them, police say
