Benefit fraud could lead to 10-year jail terms, says DPP

Benefit cheats are to face increased prison sentences of up to 10 years, under new guidelines set out by the director of public prosecutions. Keir Starmer QC said it time for a "tough stance" on benefit and tax credit fraud, as he issued the guidance for prosecutors in England and Wales. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24104743#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa