Benefit Fraud: Derbyshire couple stole around £40,000 in benefits during social media scam

10 Sep 2023 4:46 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Chesterfield man Mathew Hicklin advertised a way of “making money quickly” on social media, requesting dishonest payments in the names of those who responded.

Derby Crown Court heard he was “instrumental” in claiming £33,543 from the Government during the scam along with girlfriend Emma Smith.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/derbyshire-couple-stole-around-40-113720648.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr


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