Gainsborough: Woman sentenced for benefit fraud

A Gainsborough woman has admitted benefit fraud. Nikki Louise Toyne, 34, of Melrose Road, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court.

She did not tell the DWP that she was living with a husband, and failed to tell West Lindsey District Council of her change in circumstances.

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In Court

The sentence was 80 hours unpaid work and to pay £100 court costs.

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