A benefits cheat has started a 20 week prison sentence after falsely claiming over £34,200 in benefits.
Gina McQueen (31) of Westbourne failed to report that she had a partner living with her who was working. She had continued to claim as a lone parent with three children.
She did not tell either Chichester District Council or the Department for Work and Pensions of the change in her living arrangements.
Her dishonesty meant she was overpaid Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. This amounted to £34,253 for just under a three year period, starting in November 2005.
McQueen was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court on Friday 16 April.
She had already pleaded guilty on Friday 19 March to five charges relating to dishonesty, making false representations to obtain benefits, and failing to notify changes in her circumstances.
Chichester District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions will now take steps to recover the money.
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