From Malay Mail · Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Businessman loses appeal to claim RM185,671 lottery prize without ticket
Businessman loses appeal to claim RM185,671 lottery prize without ticket in Shah Alam court.
In brief
Businessman loses appeal to claim RM185,671 lottery prize without ticket in Shah Alam court. A businessman failed to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools after losing his winning lottery ticket. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Businessman loses appeal
A businessman failed to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools after losing his winning lottery ticket.
Court rejects claim
The Shah Alam High Court dismissed M Mahendravarman’s appeal against a Sessions Court ruling that rejected his claim against the lottery operator.
Ticket lost
Mahendravarman purchased a ticket bearing numbers 1515 and 1010 for RM30 at a Petaling Jaya outlet on May 14, 2022, and won RM185,671 in the draw.
Photograph used
He lodged a police report on May 16, 2022 and attempted to claim the prize using the photograph of the ticket.
Company refuses payment
The company refused to pay without the original ticket, requiring it to prevent fraud or duplicate claims.
Legal team considers further appeal
Mahendravarman’s counsel argued supporting evidence should suffice but was overruled, with the court ordering him to pay RM3,000 in costs.
What it means
A businessman failed to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools after losing his winning lottery ticket.
