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Former social housing employee sentenced for housing fraud

18 August, 20150 Comments
Bolarinwa Odulate, a former social housing employee has received a two and a half year prison sentence at Kingston Crown Court on Friday 14th August for abusing her professional expertise to commit a £66,000 housing fraud. Odulate, the 38 year old former social housing officer used her professional knowledge to scam benefits intended for vulnerable
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Social landlord starts key amnesty to battle housing fraud

08 May, 20140 Comments
Phoenix Community Housing in Lewisham, who have 5,500 properties, have given their illegally subletting tenants until early July to be honest and upfront, without fear of legal action. Those that are found guilty of unauthorised subletting could face up to 2 years’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £5,000. Chief executive Jim Ripley said:
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