A money spring, which over years has gushed millions of pounds into the air, has been discovered in Northern Cyprus. If the source of it can be traced back to the UK it could be the evidence troubled tycoon Asil Nadir needs to prove his innocence.
Villagers far below had often seen five pound notes drifting by, some notes ensnaring themselves in olive trees, some draped on cars like confetti. But no-one had guessed the magnitude of the money fountain that, high above in the hillside, had been spitting wealth into the winds for years.
The fountain has been nicknamed 'Spring of Asil' which in Turkish means 'lying little shit'.
Attempts to cap the spring have all failed, because of its position on a highly slippery slope.
HMRC officials had hoped to tap the fountain but so far only £3 million has been caught, but it's thought that an estimated £26 million has been spent on good manners by Mr Nadir.