John discovered his company's accountant was "skimming" money from the business. The accountant agreed to pay John a one-time payment of $25,000 not to report the skimming to company officials. The accountant promised she would pay the money back when she could. John accepted the money and never reported what he knew. A year later the accountant was fired when the accountant’s actions were discovered, she was also prosecuted for theft. The payment to John was never discovered. Which statement is correct?