A retired man, nearly 70 years old, discovered a bag containing gold jewelry valued at over 700 million dinars in Constantine, Algeria. Following the recovery of the valuables, the man returned the items to their owner and refused a financial reward. Regarding the gesture, the retired man stated, "يكفيني الجزاء الذي سيصلني من ربي," which translates to, "The reward I will receive from my Lord is enough for me." When addressing the owner, he added, "ربي يبعّد عنك الشر سيدتي," meaning, "May God keep evil away from you, madam."
Discovery Near Cirta Hotel
The incident took place during the first week of October near the Cirta Hotel in Constantine. Authorities confirmed the recovery occurred along the road leading to the Bardo district. The retired man found the bag containing gold jewelry while moving through this area. He later returned the items to the owner, declining any monetary compensation for his actions. The recovery of the valuables happened within this specific sector of the city. Local accounts placed the discovery in the vicinity of the hotel, a landmark located on the route towards Bardo. Following the return of the gold, the man departed the scene, citing his personal beliefs regarding the reward for his actions.
Intermediary Facilitates Jewelry Return
Saif al-Din Boukabira, a resident known locally by the nickname 'Nano', served as the primary intermediary during the return of the lost valuables. He facilitated the meeting between the retired man and the owner to ensure the safe transfer of the property. The man returned the bag to the owner only after verifying the contents against her description of the items. According to reports, the owner had possessed the jewelry for over 30 years prior to the loss.
Following the public disclosure of the incident, members of the public have reached out to the man with various offers of gratitude. These unsolicited gifts include an Umrah pilgrimage and a potential Hajj pilgrimage. Additional offers from the public have included a car and a house. The man has declined each of these items, maintaining his position that he seeks no compensation for his actions.