i lost my wallet a t relatives house with cash inside of it, i immediately told them of of situation and they help look me for it and and expressed sorrow for my bad luck when i returned the following day they had bout a living room suit a immediately gave a story of how they one the lottery the night before , i was very upset and could hardly hide my true feelings.
no they did not return it and covered up that they took it. and we do not speak any more.
did you have your wallet returned to you? if it is your relative i think that everything should work out for good.