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Charles William Ingram (born 6 August 1963) is an English novelist, computer repairman, and former British Army major who became known for being accused and convicted of cheating on the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2001, after winning the maximum prize of one million pounds. Following a lengthy trial at Southwark Crown Court, he was convicted on a single count of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception. He was convicted of an unrelated insurance fraud in 2003, and ordered to resign his commission as a major by the Army Board.
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Chris Tarrant slams 'rotter and bandit' Charles Ingram following Quiz finale
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dailystar.co.ukChris Tarrant has slammed Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? champ Charles Ingram, branding him a "rotter" 19 years after he managed to bag the top prize.
He has also claimed there is "no question he was guilty," after the ITV drama Quiz reached its anticipated finale. Chris, 73, was played by actor Michael Sheen in the recent series which focused on the "coughing scandal" that shook the nation back in 2001.
The veteran broadcaster hosted the famous show which saw Major Charles take home the much desired £1million prize, only to be hit with claims that he had cheated.
It's believed that Charles' wife and a fellow contestant coughed when Chris said the correct answer. Speaking on Radio X's The Chris Moyles Show, Tarrant said: "It was actually
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