People commit benefit fraud by intentionally claiming benefits they are not entitled to, this may have been done by not reporting a change in circumstances, providing false information and so on.
If you are suspected of committing fraud you will be contacted by the relevant government department and your benefit may well be stopped while you are being investigated. You may be visited by Fraud Investigation Officers (FIOs) who will gather facts about your case and decide whether to take further action or asked to attend an ‘interview under caution to discuss your claim. These interviews are often recorded and their findings form part of a criminal investigation against you.
If found guilty of the fraud then as well as having to pay the money back you may have court fines of up to £5,000 and potentially have some of your benefits reduced or even stopped for up to 3 years.
We strongly suggest seeking professional help to defend you against this criminal charge, we would be delighted to assist you in this matter and if found innocent would request that you receive a refund of the funds paid to ourselves to defend your position.
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