Million Euro Lottery Win Case Decides After 14 Years
A court case is happening in Spain. It involves a lottery ticket worth €4.7 million. The ticket was stolen 14 years ago.
The story began with a man who won €4.5 million in the lottery in 2012. He died two years later without claiming the prize. A lottery official is accused of stealing the ticket and taking the money. The man’s brother is also accused of helping with the theft. The case will take place in A Coruña, Spain, over five sessions.
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Highlights
Lottery Case Begins
A court case is starting in A Coruña, Spain, about a stolen lottery ticket.
Prize Unclaimed, Death Involved
The lottery prize of 4.7 million euros was unclaimed after the winner’s death.
Two Brothers Accused
Two brothers are accused of fraud related to the lottery ticket.
Investigation Uses Betting Records
Investigators are using betting records to find the scheme.
Lottery Official Also Prosecuted
A lottery official is being prosecuted for stealing the ticket.