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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

USP medical student accused of diverting R$ 1 million sentenced to 3 years in prison for R$ 192 thousand lottery fraud

Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.

Feb 26 • 19:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

University of Iceland Lottery Warns of Fraudsters

The University of Iceland's lottery has issued a warning about fraudsters targeting participants.

Feb 15 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand why the gaucho city is considered the 'capital of the lottery ticket scam' in Brazil (and learn how to protect yourself)

A police investigation has identified seven criminal groups from Passo Fundo, Brazil, that specialize in a lottery ticket scam, with operations spanning multiple states across the country.

Feb 14 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than R$ 800 thousand seized in suitcase during Federal Police operation against fraudulent lotteries in PI, CE, and PE

The Brazilian Federal Police has seized approximately R$ 850,000 during an operation targeting a company suspected of conducting illegal lottery draws.

Feb 9 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Journal 2nd Edition-GO of Tuesday, February 3, 2026

A report highlights various news, including an audit showing Vorcaro's purchase of BRB shares, the arrest of a former official for fraud investigations, Mega-Sena's jackpot growing to R$ 144 million, and other incidents involving animal aggression and military actions.

Feb 4 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd Edition this Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Acre Journal presented the second edition of its news segment with highlights including federal investigations into fraudulent management and the arrest of a former president of Rioprevidência, alongside updates on the Mega-Sena lottery and incidents involving animal abuse.

Feb 4 • 00:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The other four 'fake' Christmas winners ended up with 22-year prison sentences or awarded individuals who died without collecting

Recent revelations have highlighted that four individuals involved in a 'fake' Christmas lottery scandal in Spain received hefty prison sentences or died before claiming their winnings, marking a troubling pattern in lottery-related fraud.

Jan 1 • 03:43 UTC

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