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A BENEFITS cheat who stole £50,000 of handouts secured a job processing Universal Credit claims.
Chido Vincent, 57, got a Department for Work and Pensions job in 2023, despite his 2014 conviction.
The Nigerian has now been dismissed from the DWP in Leeds for a matter thought to be unrelated to his conviction.
He was jailed for 18 months for overstaying his visa and using a forged letter to claim benefits.
Mr Vincent said he did not have to disclose his conviction as it was past five years.
He said: “During the recruitment process I was asked everything and I answered honestly.
Chido Vincent, 57, got a Department for Work and Pensions job in 2023, despite his 2014 conviction.
The Nigerian has now been dismissed from the DWP in Leeds for a matter thought to be unrelated to his conviction.
He was jailed for 18 months for overstaying his visa and using a forged letter to claim benefits.
Mr Vincent said he did not have to disclose his conviction as it was past five years.
He said: “During the recruitment process I was asked everything and I answered honestly.
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Stories like this used to shock but they are so common now that it is just the norm.......no shock factor anymore as its what we have come to expect from our lord and masters
PMSFL you cannot nake it up
What does the 5 year disclosure Cover , What about Murderers Etc ?
What does the 5 year disclosure Cover , What about Murderers Etc ?
His conviction would have been spent by then.
The ridiculous part is that he overstayed his visa and received a custodial sentence for fraud and instead of being deported must have been given another visa to allow him to work here.
The ridiculous part is that he overstayed his visa and received a custodial sentence for fraud and instead of being deported must have been given another visa to allow him to work here.
Well, yes. At least one year jail is meant to result in automatic deportation.
Maybe given a visa because someone thought he was a prospective NHS employee.
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