A Thousand‑Dollar Hero of the MRT
Picture this: you’re at an airport, you’re on a train, you’re grabbing a latte, and suddenly you spot $1,000 sitting by an ATM like it’s a lost sock. No, this is not a dream. It happened at Admiralty MRT station in Singapore on a Friday night, and guess who found the cash? Jackson Lee, a 32‑year‑old photographer from Johor Bahru who rides the Singapore MRT every day for work.
Why It Happens (And Why Lee Is a Stand‑Up Samaritan)
- Weekend card shark policy. Lee noticed the money when a hurried user ran off after an MRT rush.
- Owner’s “tan‑skinned” description. Lee tried to chase him but the crowd swallowed the potential culprit.
- Decided to play detective. Instead of wading into a crowd, he handed the currency to the Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre the next day.
Police Report & Stranger’s Praise
Lee’s police filing dated Thursday, 29 November, details the incident: “The money isn’t mine, so I didn’t keep it.” He even mentioned that the genuine interest in returning the cash was hampered by the maze of people in the station.
Fast‑forward to Sunday, the polite guy carried the stack of $50 notes to the police office, dramatically dropping the “treasure.” He told AsiaOne, “I only found time on Sunday after discovering the cash on Thursday.”
Reactions on Social Media
The Facebook group TrafficReportJBS saw 2,400 shares and 3,000 reactions by 3 PM on Monday, 3 December.
- Sammi Siek said, “Lee’s actions light up our society.”
- Yng Ah echoed lovingly, “The world is still filled with love.”
- Some skeptics pointed out this is a Singapore miracle, citing the city’s pervasive surveillance cameras.
- Shi Ng remarked, “Everyone is a good citizen when in Singapore.”
Take‑home Point
When cash goes AWOL at a busy MRT, the smartest move is to hand it over to the police—especially if you’re in Singapore. Why? Because everyone loves a good story, and loyalty to the lost‑found department is like the gold standard of modern day kindness.
