Mirror reporter Dan Warburton has forensically covered Edward Putman's sophisticated £2.5m lotto scam ever since he was exposed as a fraudster in 2016

Twisted Edward Putman has spent his life taking advantage of those closest to him.

Ever since his conviction for rape in 1991 , his life has meandered from one appalling act of cruelty to another. Allegations of domestic violence, benefit fraud and violence formed the backdrop to his most cunning crime - the 2009 National Lottery fraud .

It was the unlikely friendship between dominant Putman and mild-mannered Camelot fraud worker Giles Knibbs which formed the basis for the scam.

Using a fake ticket, Putman claimed £2.5m and went about living a lavish lifestyle, spending his cash on BMWs and luxury holidays. For seven years his con

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