NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — A retired city worker and his daughter have been charged with fraud for allegedly trying to claim the entire $7-million Lotto 6-49 ticket that had actually been won by himself and a group, police said.

Frank Galella, 64, who was part of a group that won the jackpot, is accused of allegedly giving the winning ticket to his daughter, Joanne Galella, 34, to claim as her own, defrauding the 10 other winners.

The pair were arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 and false pretences over $5,000.

The father faces an additional charge of theft over $5,000.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation alerted police after receiving a tip regarding the winning ticket.

The ticket was valued at $7,036,047 for the July 31 draw.

Both accused are slated to appear in court in St. Catharines, Ont., Nov. 25.