12 Feb 2010

Leeds fraud brothers back on benefits

Two brothers who pocketed £225,000 in the biggest benefit fraud case of its kind in Leeds are back on state handouts after being released from jail.

Javeid Akhtar and Banaras Ali wove a 10-year web of deceit to claim the sum from Leeds City Council and the DWP.

Since their release, the pair have already cost the taxpayer at least another £12,000.

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