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Charles Ingram
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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Quiz: Millionaire cheat scandal characters - Charles Ingram, wife Diana and their coughing pal
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mirror.co.ukNew ITV drama Quiz is set to revisit the story of Major Charles Ingram and his plot to cheat his way to the jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
The 'cough-gate' scandal became headline news back in 2001, when Ingram bagged the £1million prize but was later convicted of cheating telly bosses out of the money.
The allegations focused on a plot involving his wife Diana, and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock - who were accused of coughing when the right answers were read out to tell Ingram which one to pick.
Now the story looks to captivate the nation once again in James Graham's new ITV show, starring Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Sheen and Helen McCrory.
Read more on mirror.co.uk
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