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benefitfraud
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Fraud & Cybercrime · MertonMitcham woman admits £16,000 Universal Credit fraud
A Mitcham resident has admitted fraudulently claiming Universal Credit by hiding savings over £16,000. Jane Turner, 66, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 7 August 2026. She remains on unconditional bail ahead of sentencing on 16 October 2026.
Merton4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Fraud & Cybercrime · EalingEaling couple arrested in £200,000 benefits fraud raid linked to false companies
A man and woman were arrested on 6 August 2025 over allegations they claimed Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments while concealing income through fake firms. Police raids in Ealing and Harrow recovered high-value items as part of Operation Sendara.
Ealing5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58