{"id":1306530,"date":"2026-02-23T09:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T03:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1306530"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T03:35:38","slug":"new-employee-creates-100-discount-codes-orders-shoes-worth-rs-2-lakh-then-resigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/new-employee-creates-100-discount-codes-orders-shoes-worth-rs-2-lakh-then-resigns\/","title":{"rendered":"New Employee Creates 100% Discount Codes, Orders Shoes Worth Rs 2 lakh, Then Resigns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bizarre mix of workplace rebellion and online shopping mischief, an employee has reportedly <strong>quit his job after using self-generated 100 percent discount codes to order about \u20b92 lakh worth of branded shoes<\/strong> \u2014 and the internet can\u2019t stop talking about it. The unusual incident, which first came to light through social media posts and employee discussions online, highlights both the risks of internal oversights in e-commerce systems and the sometimes humorous ways people react to workplace frustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-4-8-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"New Employee Creates 100% Discount Codes, Orders Shoes Worth Rs 2 lakh, Then Resigns\" class=\"wp-image-1306532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-4-8-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1-1-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-4-8-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-4-8-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-1-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened: The \u20b92 Lakh Shoe Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to accounts circulating on the internet, the individual involved <strong>worked in a technology or e-commerce-related role<\/strong> at a company that had access to the platform\u2019s <strong>discount code generator tools<\/strong>. Instead of following normal procedures, he reportedly created <strong>unauthorised 100 percent discount coupons<\/strong> \u2014 essentially making shoes free of cost \u2014 and used them to place orders for multiple high-end branded footwear items, amounting to roughly <strong>\u20b92 lakh worth of products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We hired a CS person a couple of months ago. Within the first week of joining he made INR 2L of 100% discount orders &#8211; sent to his friends and quit in a week. <br><br>When caught &#8211; initially he decided to cooperate and returned half the shoes but the other half were used etc. <br><br>Then he\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OyxgNOq2OP\">https:\/\/t.co\/OyxgNOq2OP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Arjun (@arjuns__) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/arjuns__\/status\/2025118776010965215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The codes were compellingly applied at checkout, allowing the items to be purchased without any payment, which subsequently raised red flags when the orders were processed through the fulfilment system. While details about the specific company or brand involved have not been publicly confirmed, the story spread rapidly due to the audacity of the act and the sheer value of the items ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Quits Amid Backlash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After news of the orders broke internally, the employee apparently <strong>decided to resign before any formal disciplinary action could be taken<\/strong>. Some online commentators have interpreted this as a pre-emptive move to avoid potential legal consequences or job termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media users have reacted with a mix of amusement, admiration, and incredulity, drawing memes and comparisons with other infamous workplace escapades. Some applauded the \u201ccleverness\u201d of exploiting a system flaw, while others criticised the behaviour as unethical and a breach of trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System Vulnerabilities and Corporate Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident has sparked broader discussions about <strong>weak internal controls<\/strong> in corporate systems \u2014 especially where employee access to sensitive tools like discount or promotional code generators is involved. E-commerce platforms traditionally segment access rights to prevent misuse, but this case suggests those safeguards may not always be robust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts say that such tools should be monitored with strict audit trails, dual authentication, and activity logging. Not only does this protect the company\u2019s revenue, but it also prevents employees from inadvertently or intentionally exploiting system privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal and Ethical Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the employee resigned, he may still face legal scrutiny depending on the company\u2019s policies and local laws. Using internal privileges for personal gain \u2014 especially involving financial value \u2014 could be construed as fraud or unauthorised access under cybercrime and employment laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal experts note that just because someone quits a job doesn\u2019t mean they are free from accountability. The company may still pursue civil or criminal action, especially if significant financial loss occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internet\u2019s Reaction: Meme Central<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the internet reacted with humour. Many users joked about \u201cemployee perks gone wrong,\u201d the audacity of the shoe haul, and the loopholes in corporate systems. Others debated whether the act was \u201cclever\u201d or simply unethical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of where one stands on morality, this episode serves as a reminder that system controls and employee privileges must be designed and monitored carefully \u2014 otherwise, even a pair of shoes can cost a company dearly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bizarre mix of workplace rebellion and online shopping mischief, an employee has reportedly quit his job after using self-generated 100 percent discount codes to order about \u20b92 lakh worth of branded shoes \u2014 and the internet can\u2019t stop talking about it. 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