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“I don’t understand why we’re going down this path instead of putting this person’s face and name on the news and prosecuting this person.”

Seven people and three businesses indicted last fall in connection to a scheme to fraudulently claim lottery prizes, launder the winnings and help others avoid debts were arraigned Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court.

A grand jury has indicted a dozen people and three stores in connection to a scheme to avoid taxes on lottery winnings.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office says the individuals and stores are facing charges connected to an ongoing scheme to rob the state of tax revenue.