Angelo Maurice Patti is an Australian individual who made headlines for withdrawing $1.8 million from ANZ Bank ATMs in 1999 due to a computer glitch. Here's what we know about him ¹ ²:
- *The Incident*: Patti, then 38, exploited a glitch in ANZ Bank's system that allowed him to withdraw more than he had in his account. Over eight months, he drained $1.8 million from various gaming venue ATMs.
- *How He Did It*: Patti set up a company account to avoid paying maintenance to his former wife and transferred the funds there. He used the money to invest in shares ($445,000), pay off a friend's mortgage ($85,000), and buy a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
- *Psychiatric Issues*: Patti's lawyer argued that his client suffered from depressive disorder and agoraphobia, which contributed to his actions. His lawyer claimed that Patti felt comfortable in gaming venues because the machines didn't "ostracize" him.
- *Consequences*: Patti pleaded guilty to one count of theft and faced a possible jail term. The court seized $1.2 million in assets, including $300,000 in cash, from his house.
- *Recent Involvement*: In 2021, a court case was listed in the Federal Court of Australia involving Maurice Angelo Patti and Maersk A/S (Case number: NSD1291/2021), but details of the case are not publicly available.

It's worth noting that Patti's case raises questions about the consequences of technological glitches and the complexities of mental health issues.

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