Ajman Police return lost money to woman in remote Asian village

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An Asian woman was in for a pleasant surprise after the Ajman Police tracked her down in her home country to return her lost wallet.

The General Command of Ajman Police said a member of the public handed in the lost wallet after it was found in a public place.

Investigating officers traced the purse back to a woman who had lived in Ajman and worked in Saudi Arabia.

She was then tracked back to her home in a remote village in Asia.

After several attempts to make contact with her, police were able to deliver her money.

She has thanked the force for their help.

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