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Spanish betting shop staffer accused of kidnapping manager over software glitch payouts

A computer glitch at a Spanish betting shop created duplicate winning bets, leading to customer dissatisfaction. This incident escalated when a shop employee allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of the store manager, demanding a €50,000 ransom. Spanish police intervened, rescuing the manager unharmed and arresting two suspects. AI

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Spanish betting shop staffer accused of kidnapping manager over software glitch payouts

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 · Connor Jones ·

    Betting shop bug ends in kidnap plot as staff turn ransom artists

    <h4>Computer glitch spawns duplicate jackpots, disgruntled punters, and one very bad career choice</h4> <p>A computer glitch in a Spanish betting shop triggered a chain of events that ended with the store manager being kidnapped and held for €50,000 ($58,000) in ransom, allegedly…