A court in A Coruña, Spain, has sentenced lottery ticket vendor Manuel Reijo to three and a half years in prison for attempting to defraud the rightful winner of a €4.7 million jackpot. Reijo attempted to claim the winning “Primitiva” lottery prize himself, despite selling the ticket to another individual. The court found him guilty of withholding the winning ticket from its legitimate owner and attempting to illegally obtain the substantial sum. The case highlights the importance of secure lottery procedures and the legal consequences of fraudulent behavior within the gaming industry. Authorities were able to identify the true winner and prevent Reijo from successfully claiming the prize. The sentence serves as a deterrent against similar attempts to defraud lottery winners in the future. The court’s decision underscores the legal protection afforded to lottery winners and the prosecution of those who seek to exploit the system.