Benefits fraudsters cost British taxpayers £4.3million EVERY WEEK despite living abroad

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Benefits fraudsters cost British taxpayers £4.3million EVERY WEEK despite living abroad.

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Taxpayers are unknowingly footing a bill of £4.3million every week for benefit claimants who have relocated overseas while maintaining the pretence of living in the United Kingdom.Analysis by the Sun has revealed working families across Britain are subsidising individuals who continue to draw full welfare payments, despite living in foreign countries and popular holiday destinations.According to estimated figures from the Department for Work and Pensions, this form of overseas fraud drained £226million from the public purse in the 12 months leading up to March.

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The largest share of the fraudulent payments stems from Universal Credit, which accounted for £103million of the total.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Pension Credit fraud committed by claimants living abroad was responsible for a further £67million in losses.

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Bogus Housing Benefit claims made up £29million, while £27million was improperly paid out through Personal Independence Payments.

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