The NYTimes coverage mentioned that the entire $3 million prize was immediately wired to the bank account of a surprised winner (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/

The NYTimes coverage mentioned that the entire $3 million prize was immediately wired to the bank account of a surprised winner (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/31/science/9-scientists-win-yuri-milners-fundamental-physics-prize.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/31/science/9-scientists-win-y...). Just imagine the email leading up to that: I represent Russian billionaire holding $3 million in unclaimed physics prizes for you. Please provide your bank and identity details to receive funds.