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DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Usain Bolt pauses during a training of Borussia Dortmund on March 23, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Usain Bolt pauses during a training of Borussia Dortmund on March 23, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)
The irony is not lost out on an athlete losing all of his rightfully earned savings on a scam. Over the past few days, track and field legend Usain Bolt has lived through a nightmare. Fraudulent practices in an organization he invested in turned out to be a huge disaster for the Olympian. One among many, Bolt and his team have demanded a solution for the loss of his $9,998,000.
According to various sources, including JBN Network, Bolt has placed certain demands that the company has to fulfill. They have also given a time limit for the same. Upon hearing this, fans have backed Bolt and his demands. Let’s dive into the details and look at some audience responses.
Usain Bolt has some demands and fans have backed him
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Bolt and his team have demanded Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) pay back over the $2 billion that was previously present in his account. The team has given the company a 10-day period, post which they have threatened to take legal action against them. All of this snowballed into a massive outrage from fans all across social media.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 12: Track star and new Bolt pitchman Usain Bolt looks on during a press conference about the new Bolt Mobility scooter outside of New York City Hall, March 12, 2019 in New York City. Electric scooters are still not street-legal in New York City, but transportation advocates and lobbyists are encouraging the push toward legalization and regulation. Bolt, a Miami-based startup, joins a crowded field of competitors in the United States, including Bird Scooters, Lime Scooters and Lift Scooters. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 12: Track star and new Bolt pitchman Usain Bolt looks on during a press conference about the new Bolt Mobility scooter outside of New York City Hall, March 12, 2019 in New York City. Electric scooters are still not street-legal in New York City, but transportation advocates and lobbyists are encouraging the push toward legalization and regulation. Bolt, a Miami-based startup, joins a crowded field of competitors in the United States, including Bird Scooters, Lime Scooters and Lift Scooters. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Fans came together to support their GOAT during his tough time. Comments over social media ranged from people who felt the star deserved his money back to people who felt leniency in time. But the general consensus was that he did not deserve to go through this.
Comments like “That’s why I can’t respect Jamaica system if they can do that to bolt no one is safe” and “I don’t know what’s going on with these financial institutions… totally agree with Usain 10 days to get his money back, that’s no scamming money, that’s his sweat, blood, tears and hard work…pay him back…, he was saving it for his kids to have a better life than he did” showcased the general air of mistrust.
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Fans also expressed their disappointment at the time when most of them thought the buffer period permitted by the Bolt’s team was too long. Comments like, “10 days? Why so long, they should be given 48 hours to return the money” and “Nooo 10 days is a lot time for me just 4 days is enough” resonated across the platform. Meanwhile, fans also encouraged Bolt, reminding him of his hard work.
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Comments like “That’s right Usain Bolt’s they need to return your hard working money all that running you do and save your money for you and your family them bright” aimed to boost the star’s morale. The situation is seemingly grim, and only time will tell how the scam unfolds further.
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