Woman Ends Up in Cuffs While Claiming Lottery Prize, Stolen Credit Card Gave Her Away

Lottery cash prizes are among the most appealing and fast ways in which someone could significantly improve their financial state. St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador became the scene of a crime, as a 33-year-old woman wanted to maximize her chances of winning. She stole a man’s wallet and later on used one of his credit cards to purchase a lottery ticket that ended up being a lucky one.

There are players that participate in the wide array of lottery offerings for many years in a row, sometimes even decades and they never win anything. There are others that manage to cash on their first attempt at the attractive gaming offering. And then there are people like the unfortunate criminal who had it written in the stars to win from the lottery, but the crime she committed stood in her way. Timeline of the events is more than curious, as well as the main incentive driving the woman to steal in the first place.

Newfoundland Woman Bought a Winning Lottery Ticket

Last Wednesday a man reported his wallet was stolen with his personal documents and several of his credit cards. St John’s police officers were quick to look into the crime. Each transaction is listed with the exact location at which it is made, which is how he was able to find out that the stolen credit card was being used in Paradise. The neighboring community is situated some 13 kilometers from St. John’s which made the woman’s escape quick.

Upon finding out about the crime that had taken place, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary conducted further investigation on the particular nature of the transactions. This is how it became clear that among the purchases there was also one of a lottery ticket. Once the woman had the chance to check the ticket she found out that it was, in fact, a winning one and she is eligible for a cash prize.

Fast forward to a week later when she took matters into her own hands and made her way to one of Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s retail locations. This Thursday saw the next chapter of this criminal saga, as this is when her arrest took place. The authorities charged her with two counts of possessing a stolen credit card, as well as five counts of fraud. She will have to appear in court, but for the time being no date has been appointed.

ALC Would Decide What to Do with the Winning

After her arrest and charges, the local police did not reveal the exact amount of cash this woman was eligible for. She did not receive the cash and now there is a curious turn of events, as more and more people chime in with suggestions as to how this winning should be handled. A large group of people on the Internet claim that it might be best for the man whose credit card was stolen to bag the cash prize.

This way he could be compensated for the inconvenience. There are also suggestions for benefiting charity and non-profit organizations across the province that are already being funded by Atlantic Lottery Corporation. It should be taken into account that when it comes to unclaimed lottery prizes, the gaming corporation usually adds them to the progressive jackpot that increases with every draw. ALC’s ultimate decision is projected to be issued soon.