Man offers to share prize after thieves hit lottery jackpot with his bank card

But they vanished before cashing in – and now they are among the country’s most famous fugitives
State lottery operator FDJ said that no one had submitted the ticket to cash out. Picture: Christophe Ena/AP

State lottery operator FDJ said that no one had submitted the ticket to cash out. Picture: Christophe Ena/AP

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 - 15:24
AP Reporter

Thieves in France used a stolen bank card to buy a winning lottery ticket worth €500,000.

But they vanished before cashing in – and now they are among the country’s most famous fugitives.

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