Illegal immigrant wins the lottery 1.8 million

In Sweden, an illegal immigrant from Africa has appeared on television shows for big win in the lottery, although the authorities were looking for him to be deported.

28-year-old Tesfaldet Tesla, a native of Eritrea, won the 1.2 million Swedish kronor (about 1.8 million Estonian kroons) in the instant lottery last week.

National Lottery Sweden announced winning a legitimate, although Tesla is already six years living in Sweden illegally, reports Reuters.

Swedish authorities have repeatedly tried to deport Tesloya, but in his home state does not want to take it back.

Tesla is one of about 12 000 illegal immigrants Sweden, awaiting deportation.

Tesla does not have permission to work in Sweden, but now, after the win, hopes to obtain a license physical therapist.