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Farmer Finds Bag of Bills Suspected to Be Worth Millions Buried on Farm, Calls Police and Gets a Surprise: Investigation

Published on 23/02/2026 at 11:12
Updated on 23/02/2026 at 11:13
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Farmer Discovers Bag of Cash Buried on Rural Property in Northern Denmark, Suspected to Contain Several Million Kroner, Immediately Reports to Police and Case Is Under Investigation by Authorities

A farmer found a bag of cash buried on his property in Jebjerg, in northern Denmark, in early May, suspected of containing several million Danish kroner, stopped working in the fields, and immediately alerted the police.

Discovery of the Bag of Cash in Agricultural Field

The find occurred while the owner was cleaning his land in Jebjerg. The bag was unearthed from the ground in a field in the Salling region. According to regional broadcaster MIDTVEST, the money was located in early May.

The exact amount has not been disclosed. However, local media suggests that the value may reach several million Danish kroner. Given the volume found in the bag, the farmer decided to cease activities and notify the authorities.

Statements from the Co-Owner of the Property

The co-owner of the property, Kristian Boel Østergaard, stated to the press that he did not consider keeping the cash. He declared that the amount did not seem like a savings for retirement.

He later added that he did not expect any significant reward. According to him, the preference was to have stayed out of the controversy generated by the discovery of the bag of cash buried on the property.

Police Investigation and Theories Considered

The Danish police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the origin of the money. Commissioner Nicolaj Risgaard classified the case as unusual but reported that there are no clear leads on who buried the amount or why.

Among the theories analyzed are drug trafficking, money laundering, and funds concealed from tax authorities.

None of these possibilities have been confirmed so far. The police also collected other objects scattered around the area, the nature of which has not been disclosed.

The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not provided a timeline for completion. The bag of cash remains in police custody while inquiries continue.

Reward Rules Prescribed by Danish Law

According to Danish law, the reward for finds of this type generally corresponds to 10% of the value of the recovered items, with a maximum limit of 10,000 Danish kroner.

However, police warned that each situation depends on specific evaluation. The return of stolen goods does not guarantee automatic compensation. In Jebjerg, residents continue to wonder who might have buried such a fortune in agricultural land that had gone unnoticed until recently, making the case a mystery that still awaits clarification.

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Melquezedequi
Melquezedequi
01/03/2026 03:45

Yes money

helio
helio
23/02/2026 22:46

Um provável **** dinamarquês, na minha opinião, pois se está nos meus domínios, é meu !!!.

José Leandro Pastore
José Leandro Pastore
Em resposta a  helio
25/02/2026 08:40

A responsabilidade também sai dessa dinheiro deixa rastro e grande melhor opção polícia kkkkkkkkkkk

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