from [www.livejournal.com]
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Game show
traps ‘wanted’ guests
A number of people wanted by police were duped into appearing on a
fake TV game show, only to find themselves trapped by detectives.
Hampshire Police sent hoax letters to the homes of fine-dodgers and
others wanted on court warrants, offering them the chance to win big
cash prizes.
Twenty contestants were invited to Portsmouth Guildhall on Sunday to
take part in the Great Big Giveaway Show. But instead of leaving as
millionaires, 17 of them ended up under arrest. They were wanted for
outstanding fines, traffic offences, common assault, criminal damage,
drink-driving, drugs and bail offences.
The whole event, recorded for Channel Five, is to be broadcast later
this year.
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