Indonesian boy on spending spree

By Lucy Williamson
Jakarta

Vian went on a shopping spree for toys

A nine-year old boy has been returned to his home in Indonesia after a five-day spending spree that cost his parents $10,000 (£5,043).

Ahmad Legal Civiandi, known as Vian, disappeared from his home last Friday and spent the cash on toys and gadgets.

He later asked a rickshaw driver to book him into a hotel and it was the driver who told police where he was.

Vian's father said most of the family's savings had gone, but added: "I'm just glad to have him home".

He said the boy was initially too scared to get out of the taxi that brought him home.

His father simply hugged him and said he was "relieved that nothing had happened to him".