It was just a week ago that an elated Anoop was giving away media interviews about how his Rs 25 crore (around $3 million) lottery win would change his family's fortunes forever.

Week after $3 million lottery win, Indian man says he's surrounded by people asking for money

He feeds his family of four by riding an autorickshaw (tuk-tuk) and running a small eatery, bringing home about $250 every month. His family is awaiting a new member - his wife is expecting their second child in the next few months and the financial situation couldn't have gotten tighter.

'Our financial situation was tight': Kerala man who won lottery worth $3.1million speaks to WION

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