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Farmer discovered $600 million of Pablo Escobar’s money on his land
- A Colombian farmer found $600 million in cash buried on his family ranch in 2015 and reported it to authorities.
- Experts seized the money, and the Colombian government used it for social and economic programs.
- The find followed Escobar’s notoriety as a carteling figure who amassed vast wealth through illegal activity.
- Online commenters debated whether the finder should have kept any of the money or reported it.
- The incident highlights the risks of handling large sums linked to illegal activity and the legal process that follows.
- Pablo Escobar’s legacy continues to attract public interest and sensational reporting.
- The farmer, José Mariena Cartolos, alerted authorities after the discovery, defying potential peril from cartel links.
- Reddit discussions reflected varied opinions on the ethics of keeping illicit money.
- The case underscores how funds tied to crime can reappear in unexpected places years after their creation.
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