Woman Repays Benefits in 500 Years | Leicester News

A Scottish woman is being forced to repay nearly $30,000 in stolen benefits—she’s paying just $5 a month, meaning it’ll take her over 500 years to settle. She lied on her Universal Credit forms, claiming she was single and living alone, when she was actually sharing a home with her husband for nearly three years. The money went toward bills and helping her son battle drug addiction and debt. Though she has a clean record and health struggles, the court emphasized the seriousness of the offense. Her case is a chilling reminder: even small life changes must be reported—or face steep consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69795a643e57a45a