Safety Warehouse’s Fake Cash Craze: Company Claims Angry Gambler Cut Power To Event

Police investigating the Safety Warehouse cash drop event say there was no crime and referred the complaints to the Commerce Commission.

Meanwhile, the company behind the $ 100,000 fake cash drop at Aotea Square in downtown Auckland has now claimed that disgruntled attendees cut off the power.

In a statement, police confirmed that there was no evidence of a crime in connection with the cash drop event.

“No evidence of a criminal offense has been identified from information received by the police in relation to the money fall,” said Inspector Scott Gemmell.

“The police will forward these complaints to the Commerce Commission for further review.”

Earlier today, Safety Warehouse issued a statement stating that staff members were “mugged” and “harassed by a bunch of thugs,” and that people who did not receive cash or coupons from the crash took it upon themselves to disconnect the Energy.

“There was an individual who did not receive anything that he believed could benefit him and decided that his time was wasted and took it upon himself to disconnect the power supply,” the company said.

“[This] resulted in The Safety Warehouse being unable to communicate with anyone else. “

The claim comes after chaos broke out when a crowd came forward to see what they thought was part of a $ 100,000 cash gift promotion called “The Drop.”

At least 1,000 people filled Aotea Plaza, but few reported receiving real money and those who did received only small denominations.

Instead, participants left with vouchers that looked like $ 5 bills, giving customers discounts on Safety Warehouse products. Many were upset and angry crowds demanded “real money.”

Managing Director Andrew Thorn said Monday that his company distributed “real funds” and that his event had been “unfairly characterized” as one with fake money.

In a post on Instagram today, the company also claims that employees were assaulted and have referred the incident to the police.

“There was a minority who wanted to stay inside and when The Safety Warehouse staff wanted to go get some food after working 20 hours straight, they were approached, then assaulted and finally harassed by a group of thugs.

“We will be reviewing all CCTV cameras and people who robbed, damaged property and contributed to putting many at risk will be referred to the police.

“We do not tolerate such behavior in New Zealand and our genuine staff did not deserve anything like that.

“These people didn’t have to attend, admission was free and it was clearly shown that it was a candy fight and that you can leave with nothing.”