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£24k benefits fraudster bailed

A woman's admitted a £24,000 benefits fraud.

Emma Hearnden, of Croit-E-Caley in Colby, appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse.

The 46-year-old admitted failing to inform officials of a change in her circumstances and five counts of false representations to obtain benefits between 2019 and 2023.

She illegally claimed £24,236 in total.

Hearnden was bailed in the sum of £500 until she appears again for sentencing on June 25.

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