Southwark Council has confirmed that it has taken possession of a council property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Bio, following a year-long investigation. Read more about it at Fatima Bio: Council takes possession of property linked to politician - BBC News #tenancyfraudforum #tff #fraud #counterfraud #socialhousingfraud #socialhousing #tenancyfraud #frauddetection #fraudprevention #antifraud #housinginvestigation #publicsector #registeredsociallandlords #RSLs #

A Bedford man must pay more than £7,000 after failing to declare he no longer lived at his social housing property and continued to falsely claim Council payments. #tenancyfraudforum #tff #fraud #counterfraud #socialhousingfraud #socialhousing #tenancyfraud #frauddetection #fraudprevention #antifraud #housinginvestigation #publicsector #registeredsociallandlords #RSLs #socialtenants #fraudisnotvictimless #tenancy #RealWorldRisks #risk #subletting #localgovernment #housingjust

A successful city council housing tenancy fraud investigation has resulted in a three bedroom house being able to be re-let to a new family on the council’s housing waiting list. Read more about it at https://news.canterbury.gov.uk/news/main-item/fraud-investigation-results-in-return-of-family-home/ #tenancyfraudforum #tff #fraud #counterfraud #socialhousingfraud #socialhousing #tenancyfraud #frauddetection #fraudprevention #antifraud #housinginvestigation #publicsector...

Read about how Arun District Council have tackled social housing fraud over the last financial year and their results. Housing fraud – protecting public funds | Latest news | Arun District Council

Following an investigation by Central Bedfordshire Council, a woman has been prosecuted after illegally sub-letting her social housing property. Read more about it at Central Bedfordshire Council news and press releases | Central Bedfordshire Council

Fairhive has teamed up with Buckinghamshire Council, to make more affordable homes available. This follows a successful campaign where residents were encouraged to anonymously return their keys if their original tenancy was no longer valid. The campaign ensures that social housing is allocated fairly through the correct systems, as well as discouraging fraudulent activity. Read more about it at Fairhive Acts to Safeguard fair access to Social Housing

A tenant who lied on her application for a council home has been made to hand back the keys to a flat in Thornhill just weeks after moving in. Read more about it at Housing cheat made to return keys for council flat

A nurse who committed tenancy fraud by illegally renting out her council flat has been sentenced at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 17 March. Read more about it at Nurse sentenced for tenancy fraud in Barnet | Barnet Council

The Town Hall says it is clawing back thousands of pounds in taxpayer money as they use tip-offs, CCTV trawls and court orders to recover homes from the hundreds of ­people fraudulently profiting off their social housing properties in the midst of London’s worst housing crisis. Read more about it at Social homes fraud: ‘Up to 1,000’ sub-lets | Islington Tribune #tenancyfraudforum #tff #fraud #counterfraud #socialhousingfraud #socialhousing #tenancyfraud #frauddet

A former Wandsworth Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than £29,000 after subletting his social housing property while living elsewhere. Read more about it at Wandsworth Council cracks down on unauthorised social housing subletting - Wandsworth Borough Council

Croydon Council is stepping up action against tenancy fraud, to return homes to residents who have been waiting years for safe, secure accommodation. Read more about it at https://news.croydon.gov.uk/croydon-council-cracks-down-on-tenancy-fraud/

BASILDON Council has saved an eye-watering £2.3 million cracking down on people attempting to defraud the Right to Buy scheme this year, it has been revealed. Read more about it at Basildon Council prevented £2.3 million Right to Buy fraud | Echo

A couple who illegally sub-let a Solihull Council property whilst living 130 miles away in Essex have been sentenced for fraud by false representation. Read more about it at Fraudsters sentenced after illegally sub-letting Solihull Council property | Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

The Southampton City Council team also saved more than £3.4 million over the past year through its investigations, which led to 15 properties being returned to the council. Read more about it at Southampton City Council recovers 15 homes in fraud busts | Daily Echo

Tendring District Council (TDC) is continuing to take a firm stand against tenancy fraud – and its efforts are making a real difference for local families in desperate need of homes. Read more about it Council’s clampdown on tenancy fraud frees up homes for families in need

The fraud was detected in a range of areas, including illegal sublets of council properties, improper claiming of council tax discounts and exemptions and improper blue badge use Read more at Edinburgh Council detects £1.4m in fraud over past year according to report - Edinburgh Live

Sandwell Council has successfully prevented a number of fraudulent Right to Buy applications. This has protected approximately £750,000 of public funds and ensured homes remain available for local people who need them most. Read more about it at Council crackdown on fraudulent Right to Buy applications protects £750,000 of public funds | Sandwell Council

More Council homes have become available for local people most in need thanks to the work of Rotherham Council’s Housing Fraud Services. Read more about it at Rotherham Council cracking down on Council house fraud – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Leeds City Council has hailed a series of successful court cases as a “clear signal” of its determination to combat housing fraud. Read more about it at Court action highlights council's tough stance on tenancy fraud

A man who fraudulently claimed to be homeless to secure Council housing - while renting his privately owned property for financial gain – appeared in court to hear the outcome of an investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Read more about it at South Cambs District Council: A man who lied about being homeless to apply for a Council house is ordered to pay almost £30,000