this post was submitted on 13 May 2026
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A lot of lottos don't have a choice, the terms and conditions sometimes explicitly say you must waive certain right of privacy or contractually expect televised or otherwise interviews.
Only thing you can do is the moment you get the money, send it all offshore and leave the country. Enjoy life in some non extradition country. Or if you want higher quality of life, do what criminals do.
I know of one embezller who bribed hondouran government for passport for only 40,000 USD and loved off 10 years in New Zealand before being identified by someone who he stole money from in a park of all places.