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Benefit Cheat Caught Ziplining in Mexico After Claiming Illness
A woman who claimed to be too ill to leave her house to receive benefits was caught ziplining in Mexico, with investigators confronting her with bank statements.
26 Mar, 16:21 — 26 Mar, 17:46
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'Housebound' benefit cheat caught ziplining in Mexico
Catherine Wieland, 33, defrauded more than £23,000 in benefits, saying she was too ill to go outside.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual13d ago
Benefit cheat who claimed she was too ill to leave house caught ziplining in Mexico
When investigators confronted her with bank statements she told them: ‘I didn’t realise you’re not allowed to leave your house’
By Ellie Crabbe
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First report: The Independent · 26 Mar, 16:21|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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