FedEx Driver Charged with Stealing Lottery Tickets

Why this matters: This incident highlights the potential for internal theft within delivery services and the measures in place to prevent and prosecute such crimes. It also underscores the importance of surveillance and security protocols at retail locations that sell lottery tickets.

Marvin N. Mann Jr., 33, was employed as a FedEx driver when he allegedly stole lottery tickets from his truck while en route to a retailer. According to SLED, the incident occurred on June 27 when Mann attempted to redeem the stolen scratch-off tickets at a Circle K store on Carowinds Boulevard. Surveillance footage confirmed his actions, leading to his arrest on August 7. He was subsequently booked into the York County Detention Center.

The charges against Mann include intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets, indicating the seriousness of the offense. The South Carolina Education Lottery requested the investigation, signaling their commitment to protecting the integrity of the lottery system. The case will be prosecuted by the 16th Circuit Court Solicitor’s Office.

This incident isn't isolated. News outlets have covered similar cases, such as a Harris Teeter employee accused of stealing over $11,000 from the store&ref=yanuki.com, pointing to a broader issue of retail theft and fraud. The rise in such incidents raises concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures and the need for improved protocols to prevent theft.

Mann was charged with intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets.

He tried to cash them at a Circle K store on Carowinds Boulevard.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigated the case.

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