California Lottery says $2 billion Powerball ticket was stolen

According to the California Lottery, after a man claimed he had the winning ticket before it was taken from him.

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Jose Rivera filed a complaint on February 22 in Los Angeles County Superior Court that he bought the ticket at Joe's Service Center in Altadena

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In response to Rivera's state authorities confirmed that Edwin Castro is the rightful victor on February 14.

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Rivera allegedly requested Reggie to return the ticket to him, but he refused.

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Reggie was attempting to force him into sharing the money 50/50.

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According to the lawsuit, Rivera claimed that Reggie is a fake identity, and did not know his actual identity.

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Rivera filed a claim that Castro's victory required an investigation by law enforcement and the California Lottery.

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California Lottery told ABC News that it isn't "authorized to investigate criminal activity among its players" and it's left up to local law enforcement officials.

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According to the California Lottery, Castro did not come forward to claim the ticket because he preferred to remain anonymous.

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He said that he was "shocked and ecstatic to have won".

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