Geert Hillaert

Kobe, an 18-year-old Belgian student working a summer job on a construction site, made an extraordinary discovery while digging trenches for a new sewage system. He unearthed a hidden trove of gold, estimated to be worth €9 million. Initially mistaking the items for €1 coins, Kobe and his colleagues began digging them up. The site manager, Mario, confirmed the significant find, which included numerous coins and bars sealed within the walls of a property belonging to CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, a welfare support organization. Both Kobe and Mario agreed that keeping such a large sum of money hidden was not an option, and they promptly alerted the police to the discovery, deeming any attempt to keep it as theft. The incident has gained significant media attention due to the sheer value and unexpected nature of the find.