8 Nov 2009

Data matching snares benefit thief

Janice Wilson, from West Drayton, who told 'barefaced lies' to fraudulently claim £117,000 in benefits has been jailed for eight months.

Despite claiming benefits for herself and her four children, she had a full time job at Heathrow Airport as a detainee custody manager. She failed to disclose this information to Hillingdon Council and the DWP when making claims for benefits.

The DWP received a data match stating Ms Wilson was working, and conducted a joint investigation with Hillingdon Council.

The total losses through fraudulent claims were:

Housing Benefit £51,783.69

Council Tax Benefit £5,687.89

Income Support £60,183.23

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