Oldbury Co-op Worker Embezzles £72,384 Using Void Transaction Scam Monday, July 20, 2026 theft theftbyemployee scam gambling co-op till voidtransaction court fraud oldbury An employee at the Oldbury Co-op, David Naughton, has admitted to stealing £72,384 over a 15-month period through a sophisticated cash scam involving voided transactions. The thefts began in February 2024 and continued until … Read More
Grandad Convicted for Spending Spree Using Deceased Man’s Bank Card Following Overdose Monday, July 20, 2026 fraud drugs overdose birmingham spending conviction rehabilitation communityorder crime family Garfield Wilson, a 56-year-old grandfather, was convicted after going on a spending spree using a deceased man’s bank card following a fatal drug overdose. The court heard how Wilson, who was unemployed, invited Martin … Read More
DWP Launches Crackdown as Staff Fraud Costs £600,000 in Benefits Friday, July 17, 2026 dwp fraud benefits theft taxpayer welfare corruption disability pensions oversight The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that over £600,000 in benefits meant for unemployed individuals, disabled people, and pensioners was stolen by its own employees and contractors during 2025-26. Although … Read More
Woman Faces Suspended Sentence After £14,000 PIP Fraud Uncovered via Facebook Wednesday, July 1, 2026 fraud pip benefits dwp suspendedsentence derby facebook greece disability repayment A Midlands woman, Dawna Bird from Alvaston, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to defrauding over £14,000 in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits while living in Greece. Bird appeared at Derby … Read More
Portsmouth Woman Falsely Claimed £33,000 in Universal Credit Despite £280,000 Inheritance Wednesday, July 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud dwp inheritance portsmouth fraud sentencing legal socialsecurity overpayment Aimee Jeffrey, a mother of five from Portsmouth, has been convicted after unlawfully claiming £33,000 in Universal Credit benefits despite inheriting £280,000 from her late stepmother. Jeffrey pleaded guilty to one count of … Read More
Three DWP Benefits Most at Risk from Andy Burnham’s Welfare Crackdown if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp welfare fraud universalcredit pensioncredit esa crackdown andyburnham taxpayer benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces a potential shake-up as Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield and former Greater Manchester Mayor, signals a tough stance on welfare fraud if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer … Read More