Coronavirus: Benefit claims fraud could be £1.5bn

Coronavirus: Benefit claims fraud could be £1.5bn

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Benefit officials have told the BBC they fear that as much as £1.5bn may have been lost in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit in recent weeks.

Huge demand for the benefit has seen some processes relaxed to ensure the majority of claims are paid quickly.

But officials believe that some organised crime groups – as well as individuals – may have taken advantage…

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