China lottery man loses US$1.4 million win as shop boss says cousin bought tickets

A man in China whose 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery jackpot was falsely claimed by another person has won a lawsuit demanding the money back.However, the man, surnamed Yao, has still not received his winnings after a five-year battle to secure his rights.The case has attracted huge attention on mainland social media after it was reported by the Yangtze Evening News in mid-December.The controversy involving Yao, who regularly buys lottery tickets, unfolded in Xian, northwestern China.On July 17, 2019, Yao transferred 20 yuan (US$2.8) to a lottery shop owner, surnamed Wang, trusting him to buy two tickets for him.Wang randomly chose two tickets for Yao before sending photos of the tickets to him via a social media platform to confirm Yao’s purchase.