Man charged over ‘£2.5m lottery fraud’
The force’s serious fraud and cyber unit began investigating in 2015 after evidence emerged the claim was not legitimate, the force said.
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A lottery player has been charged with fraudulently claiming a £2.5 million payout almost a decade ago.
Edward Putman, 53, is accused of fraud by false representation after allegedly claiming the outstanding jackpot with a fake ticket in 2009, Hertfordshire Police said.
The force’s serious fraud and cyber unit began investigating in 2015 after evidence emerged the claim was not legitimate.
