A BENEFITS cheat who stole over £29,000 was given a suspended prison sentence at Luton Magistrates Court.
Susan Brown, 47, of 9 Venetia Road in Luton, pleaded guilty to a charge of dishonestly failing to notify a change in her circumstances while receiving housing and council tax benefit.
The Court heard how Brown had claimed benefits from the Council as a single person, but failed to declare she was living with a partner who was supporting her financially.
Brown fraudulently claimed benefits totalling £29,453 and is now having to repay it all to the Council. She received 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, plus a 12 month Community Order with a three month curfew. Call the hotline on 0500 500 777 or email fraud@luton.gov.uk to report fraud.