Family loyalty can only stretch so far before it snaps.

So, what would you do if the police showed up at your door asking about a cousin you haven’t seen in years, only to learn he’s being investigated for a multimillion-dollar crime and has used your address on his ID?

Would you play dumb to stall them?

Or would you tell them what you know?

In the following story, one young lady finds herself facing this very dilemma and opts for honesty.

Here’s how it all played out.

AITA for giving the cops my cousin’s contact details and yelling at my mom?

I’m a 24F.

My mom, who’s 50, has always been extremely close with her sister.

Growing up, I always felt like she gave more love and attention to her sister and her kids than to me.

It hurt, but I stayed quiet and focused on my own life.

Thankfully, my dad has always been supportive and on my side.

Recently, I found out that my cousin (who is the same age as me, my mom’s sister’s son) somehow used my permanent address on his government ID.

I had no idea until the police showed up at my door asking for him.

The cops explained why they wanted him.

They told me he’s been involved in a money laundering case worth over $10 million.

His girlfriend and father were involved too.

Apparently, they sold the same flat to multiple people.

I was shocked and anxious, but I told the truth.

I said he’s my cousin, he doesn’t live with me, and I didn’t know anything about this.

They asked if I was in contact with him, and I said no.

Then I gave them my aunt’s number and showed proof that I live alone.

After confirming my statement, they left.

Now, her family is angry.

An hour later, my mom called me angrily, saying I was stupid for giving the cops the number and that I should’ve stalled them instead.

She told me that family should stick together and called me ungrateful and stupid.

I lost it. I told her she was being ridiculous and that I’m not going to protect anyone involved in a crime.

I also said that if she lands in trouble because of this, I won’t help her. Then I blocked her number.

Now, some extended family members are saying I overreacted and should’ve protected my cousin.

My dad is supportive and said he’s going to talk to Mom.

But I honestly feel like I did what anyone would do in my position to protect themselves.

AITA?

Yikes! It’s easy to see why she did what she did.

Let’s see what the fine folks over at Reddit have to say about the whole thing.

As this person points out, she could’ve been an accessory for lying.

Here’s someone else who explains how she could’ve gotten in trouble for lying.

According to this reader, her own well-being is most important.

This person thinks she did the right thing.

She definitely handled it well.

Nothing good comes of lying to the police. Ever.

If you enjoyed that story, read this one about a mom who was forced to bring her three kids with her to apply for government benefits, but ended up getting the job of her dreams.