Rachel Field, from Tamworth, failed to declare she had started working part time and illegally claimed £12,076 in housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support and carers allowance.
She was handed a two year conditional discharge at Tamworth Magistrates’ Court. She was also ordered to pay £725 costs on top of paying back £12,076.
Councillor Robert Pritchard, portfolio holder for corporate governance, said: “We are taking a strong stance when it comes to benefit fraud as it is a serious crime which affects all taxpayers.”
What a shame Tamworth magistrates disagree. Effectively they've said: go away and don't do it again.
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