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A security guard who fraudulently claimed more than £100,000 in benefits faced prison today.
Janice Wilson, 50, of West Drayton, claimed £117,654.81 from Hillingdon council and the Department for Work and Pensions despite working more than 42 hours a week and earning £2,200 a month with Group 4 Securicor.
Wilson was due to be sentenced at Isleworth crown court.
Reader views (4)
The fact that a few MPs have cheated the system does not make dole cheating a less serious crime. Jail them!
I personally know quite a few people benefits, and they all - every single one of them - cheat the system in some way and get more money that they're entitled to.
- Steve, London
My mind wonders how he was able to run up such a huge tab to the tune of £100k....!
- Jennifer, London, England
Reuben Camara "Anybody who defrauds the State should be sent to prison".
I totally agree. Make way for the honourable MPs!
- Brian G, Norfolk Gorleston
Anybody who defrauds the State should be sent to prison.
THAT INCLUDES MP's.
- Reuben Camara, Plot 1, Morecambe Compound, EUSSR
