Matched 5 Powerball numbers and won $1.2 million by selling a ticket in California.

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Once he received the money, 31-year-old Edwin J. Castro bought a mansion in the Hollywood Hills for $25 million. This past September, he bought a third mansion in Bel Air, also in Los Angeles, for $47 million.

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This Monday, as reported by the Pasadena Star News, Jose Rivera amended his lawsuit against Edwin J. Castro and the California Lottery. The Hispanic man claims he bought the prize ticket and it was stolen. Now he adds that he has received death threats.

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Since Jose Rivera submitted his claim to the California Lottery, an investigation has been conducted to confirm whether he actually purchased a ticket with the winning numbers for the November 7, 2022 drawing.

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Company spokeswoman Carolyn Becker said, “When it comes to the verification process for major winners, the California Lottery has complete confidence in the process.”

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It is currently believed that Edwin J. Castro has invested $76 million in real estate in California. He also paid $250,000 for a “vintage” Porsche 911.

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Castro seems convinced that the lawsuit against him will not succeed, and Jose Rivera seeks advice from an expert on his case. He has not yet explained how the winning ticket ended up in the hands of the current Los Angeles real estate king.