Financial Police raid State Lottery AD over suspected misuse of ~80 million denars

The Financial Police, acting in coordination with the Prosecutor's Office, carried out an operation at State Lottery AD over suspected financial abuses amounting to about 80 million denars.

The raid, reported on October 5, 2026, involves at least two women from the lottery's finance department — one of whom is a former financial director — and focuses on transactions dating back to the start of 2024.

Investigations focus on cash handling and bookkeeping

Authorities say the allegations include irregular recording of funds from payment points, potential fictitious payouts and winnings, and transfers between accounts allegedly used to close accounting obligations.

The case is also linked to earlier findings by the State Audit Office that identified irregularities in the deposit of daily turnover and the lottery's accounting documentation.

Official information about the exact number of people involved and any formal criminal charges is expected to be released by the competent institutions.

Photo: press material from the event