“I’m punishing the government": Angry Greek Cypriot man pays €900 electricity bill in coins

A Greek Cypriot man surprised authorities in south Cyprus on Friday when he decided to pay his electricity bills with coins loaded in wheelbarrows. 

The disgruntled man paid his electricity bill worth €900 in coins, requiring wheelbarrows to transport the horde of one, two and five cent coins.

“Why are you doing this to me!” exclaimed a shocked EAC employee in Limassol, calling in backup.

The man replied; “I’m punishing the EAC and the government”.

The employee requested that the customer return the next day when more staff are available, but he refused – claiming his deadline to pay was looming and did not wish to be disconnected.

The employee eventually began counting the coins but called for backup, with the three people pouring over the coins for four hours.

The branch manager and technicians reportedly also joined in to help.

The customer kicked back and relaxed, having ordered a plain Cyprus coffee.

Counted and collected, the customer received his receipt and left.

Cyprus Mail