I bet anyone w that money still in their account is rushing to take it out today!
Today's news explains all: Clearly by overpaying some contractors earlier, someone capable of making a 'terrible mistake' acted to save the bacon of their mates before the plod turned up this morning. Getting it back won't prove hard though, not for this taxman:
Taxman: "As a debtor, we come first. Give it 'ere!"
Ex Platus contractor: "But they gave it to me first, and you came along after the business was busted!"
Taxman: "No, it was a a mistake you were informed about previously. It is payable."
Ex Platus contractor: "But I hear your boss was responsible, not just the company. I have no obligation to pay you, you're a bunch of crooks!"
Taxman: "If you do not agree immediately, we will begin enforcement action right now. I can still send armed men in sports cars to collect."
Ex Platus contractor: "Okay guvnor. unfair cop. To which of your manager's accounts in the BVI would you like me to send it?"