Benefit fraud as part of a criminal package

Ms Ibilola Gbadamosi, from Abbey Wood, claimed over £2,000 worth of housing benefits using a false passport and was discovered after the national fraud initiative highlighted irregularities with her status in the UK.

A further investigation by Greenwich Council found that Ms Gbadamosi was employed by the British Library in London and used a false letter confirming she had indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Ms Gbadamosi pleaded guilty to all three charges relating to the false passport, fake letter submitted to the British Library and benefit fraud.

She was sentenced to twelve months in prison.