This man was so rich he spent more on rubber bands than most earn and even rats ate away his cash!
etimes.in / Mar 20, 2026, 14:19 (IST)
Pablo Escobar's immense wealth, estimated at billions, presented a unique storage problem. His cartel's earnings, primarily in physical cash, were so vast that a significant portion was lost annually to decay, moisture, and even rats. During his flight, Escobar famously burned millions to keep his daughter warm, highlighting how extreme wealth became functionally unusable.