Okay, here’s a breakdown of teh key facts from the text:
The Crime: Pearson fraudulently claimed Global Credit and council tax reduction.
Amount of Fraud:
Universal Credit overpayment: £40,334.21
Council Tax Reduction: £536.22
Total Fraudulent Claim: £40,870.43
Duration of Fraud: Over a five-year period, starting from at least April 3, 2023.
Current Situation: Pearson is currently receiving £55 per week in carer’s allowance for her 83-year-old mother. She has attempted to repay the money but was initially refused. Deductions are now being made from her carer’s allowance.
Financial Status (as of Nov 19, 2024): Pearson presented a record showing a balance of £40,436.79.
* Defence: Pearson claims she is “overwhelmed,” “fragile,” and deeply regrets her actions. She also stated she “is not very luminous” and doesn’t understand financial matters.
