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Benefits cheat jailed after stealing identity of man near Grenfell to scam thousands from fund
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Benefits cheat jailed after stealing identity of man near Grenfell to scam thousands from fund
A fraudster who stole more than £160,000 through an elaborate benefits scam was sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court today.
Adam Mejri, 47, wept in the dock and pleaded for "mercy" as the judge handed down the 42-month custodial term.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed Mejri's criminal enterprise netted him over £52,000 in fraudulent employment support allowance payment…
10 Jul, 17:54
Daily Mail
Benefits cheat is jailed after stealing identity of man living near Grenfell Tower to try to get thousands from victim fund
Adam Mejri, 46, walked into an abandoned flat and pretended to be tenant Munir Altaib before illegally sub-letting the property and claiming benefits in his name, a court heard.
10 Jul, 14:23