Over 40 held in benefit fraud probe

Police and the officers from the Department of Work and Pensions visited sixty seven homes during the operation at the end of June.

Thirty three people were later charged and 11 people bailed in connection with fraud by false representation.

Five people were released with no further action.

PC Phil Roe of the Bradford South Operations Planning Department said last night: “Honest, hard working tax payers should not tolerate those who attempt to take advantage of the system, receiving money that they are not entitled to.

“This operation was also designed to raise awareness of benefit fraud within our communities and the outcome which offenders will face.

“If you have information about those who are involved in such activity, you can contact Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.”