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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018

CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS

(850) 487-7727

TWO OKALOOSA COUNTY LOTTERY RETAIL CLERKS ARRESTED

TALLAHASSEE - Last week, agents with the Florida Lottery's Division of Security concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of two Florida Lottery retail clerks in Mary Esther.

Mohammed Afshehri and Fahad Sikder were arrested and charged with Grand Theft (violation of section 812.014(2)(c)(1), Florida Statutes).

The Florida Lottery strives to protect the integrity of our games so players and retailers alike can be confident in the games we provide to benefit Florida's students and schools. Our Division of Security is essential to ensuring the fairness of these games and works to identify, and take action against, any fraudulent activity involving our games. If you notice any suspicious activity involving Lottery games, please immediately contact the Lottery's Division of Security at (850) 487-7730. The earlier you report suspicious activity the easier it is to investigate.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $34 billion to education and sending more than 808,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 97 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Florida retailers and contributions to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid more than $61.2 billion in prizes and made more than 2,000 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.

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