Benefit fraud

Five plead guilty in ‘largest ever’ benefit fraud case

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11 Apr 24

Five members of an organised gang have been convicted of what has been described as the biggest ever benefit fraud in England and Wales.
Government to spend £600m to suppress benefit fraud

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20 May 22

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to spend £600m and give officers new legal powers in a move ministers say will help prevent £4bn of fraud in the benefit system over the next five years.
Gang accused of £4m universal credit fraud

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15 Dec 21

A Birmingham gang alleged to have made millions by defrauding the universal credit system has been raided by police.
Benefit fraud doubles thanks to Covid-19, reports DWP

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14 May 21

The Covid-19 pandemic led to the highest-ever level of fraud and error in benefit payments, according to official estimates.

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