A £17,167 benefits fraudster who claimed he couldn't walk more than a few yards without crutches was spotted by investigators showing his Rotweilers and Labradors at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Colin Thomas from Redruth received a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. He must do 120 hours of unpaid work for the community and pay £1,000 in costs. "There was no claim for compensation as that would be dealt with by the authorities."
Thomas only pleaded guilty on the morning his trial was due to begin to three charges of failing to declare that he was working and was self-employed running his business when he claimed income support and council and housing tax benefits.
This was deliberate, long term fraud
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