Employed man's unlawful benefits - 22/12/06
A Barry man, who admitted unlawfully obtaining Housing and
Council Tax Benefit, has been given a 12-month conditional
discharge by Vale of Glamorgan magistrates.
Jose Campos, of Powys View, was further ordered to pay Vale
Council costs of £200.
The court heard that the Council received an anonymous tip off
that Mr Campos, who was receiving benefits, had gained employment
at the Welsh Assembly but not informed the council. As a result, he
received overpayments of Housing Benefit (£2,191.65) and Council
Tax Benefit (£475.26). Both amounts are recoverable.
A Council fraud hotline number, which is free and confidential,
is available on 0800 731 2525.