Florida Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Selling $1,000 Lottery Test Ticket A Bay County convenience store employee was arrested after a Florida Lottery security investigation uncovered allegations that he mishandled and sold a winning scratch-off ticket during a routine compliance check. The case began at Bay Food Mart in Panama City, where store clerk Rohail Khan allegedly violated procedures by retaining a compliance ticket designed to mimic a legitimate $1,000 winner. Instead of returning the ticket to the customer with claim instructions, Khan reportedly kept both the ticket and the associated documentation. Investigators later discovered that the ticket was scanned using the Florida Lottery’s mobile app shortly after the compliance operation. Days later, an individual attempted to claim the prize at the state’s headquarters in Tallahassee, prompting authorities to determine that Khan had sold the ticket for $800. This act violated Florida state law, which prohibits the transfer or sale of lottery prize claims. Khan was charged with one count of dealing in stolen property and one count of unlawfully selling the right to claim a lottery prize. It remains unclear whether he has retained legal counsel. Florida Lottery Acting Secretary Reginald D. Dixon emphasized the importance of strict procedures in maintaining lottery integrity, stating, “Retailers are entrusted with following strict procedures that protect players and ensure fairness in every Lottery transaction. When those procedures are disregarded for personal benefit, it compromises the system we rely on.” The Division of Security reiterated its commitment to conducting compliance operations and pursuing accountability for violations. The incident highlights broader concerns about the impact of such misconduct on public resources.#tallahassee #florida_lottery #bay_county #panama_city #rohail_khan
