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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Bulgarian fraud gang jailed after stealing 54m in biggest ever benefits scam

Bulgarian gang defrauded the benefits system by filing false claims for 5 years.
Fraudsters used the money for luxury items and laundered the proceeds through various accounts. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Watch: Britain's biggest-ever benefit fraud gang shower floor with 20 notes

A benefit fraud gang in Britain falsely claimed over 50 million in Universal Credit, organizing the largest fraud in England and Wales.
The fraudsters used the benefits system to generate cash, showering their flat with hundreds of 20 notes. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Information Commissioner questions DWP plan to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants | Computer Weekly

The data protection regulator has raised concerns about the government's plans to monitor the bank accounts of people claiming benefits.
The regulator questions whether the proposed powers are proportionate and if there are appropriate safeguards in place. [ more ]
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