South Yorkshire benefit fraudster, 34, pocketed £32,000 claiming partner did not live with her for two years
A 34-year-old woman from South Yorkshire was found to have fraudulently claimed around £32,000 in benefits over a two-year period. The case highlights how inaccurate household information can affect entitlement to means-tested support.
She reportedly stated that her partner did not live with her, despite him being resident at the property. The false declaration allowed her to receive benefits at a higher rate than she was entitled to.
- Woman falsely claimed her partner lived elsewhere.
- The fraud lasted around two years.
- About £32,000 was improperly claimed.