This ungrateful ex-convict managed to not only squander this lucky scratch jackpot but had the gall not to inform the authorities of his win. Before his lucky win Anderson was receiving government benefits but after his £100,000 win he failed to inform the authorities of his new found pot of cash and continued claiming benefits.
He managed to claim benefits amounting to over £6000 in council tax benefits and income support. Anderson is now facing charges and pleaded guilty of two charges which include failing to notify the Department of Work and Pensions of capital he had deposited into his bank account.
According to Anderson’s defense lawyer George Donnelly, he had been reliant on handouts from charities after managing to squander his entire lottery scratch card win.
Anderson was sentenced to six months in jail. The sorry case of the ungrateful lotto winner was summed up well by Sheriff Tom Hughes, “I have read the report and share Mr Donnelly’s views – this is an unfortunate case.”
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