Help: I Accidentally Sent ₦5 Million to the Wrong Account—Urgent Advice Needed

I saved almost ₦5 million over four years from my salary and side hustle. I planned to open my own shop and needed to move the money to a more accessible account. I asked my cousin for her account number, but she sent an incomplete number due to network issues. In a rush, I copied and pasted the wrong digits and transferred all my savings into that account. When my cousin called that evening, she told me she never sent her correct number. The digits didn’t match any account she owns. I reported the mistake to the bank, but they warned that reversing the transfer could take time and isn’t guaranteed if the recipient withdraws the funds. I’m devastated and too ashamed to tell my family. This was my life savings and my dream business capital. Please share any experience or advice on recovering funds sent to the wrong account, steps I can take with the bank or authorities, and how to rebuild my savings if recovery fails. Thank you.

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