Lottery Winner Tried to Claim Fortune
Manuel Reija is accused of stealing 4.7 million euros from the Primitiva lottery. He says he found the ticket and didn't want to win. Authorities are investigating his story.
Manuel Reija was in court in A Coruña. He said he found the winning lottery ticket. He asked for money many times. The court is looking into his story because of problems with the lottery machine. They want to know what really happened with the money.
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Highlights
Lottery Winner's Claim
Manuel Reija is accused of stealing 4.7 million euros from the Primitiva lottery.
Found Ticket Story
He says he found the winning ticket and wanted to cash it in.
Court Investigation Ongoing
The court is investigating Reija's account and lottery records.
Discrepancies Found
There are discrepancies in the lottery machine's records.
Location of Case
The court case is happening in A Coruña.