Protecting the public purse: Sandwell Council tackles fraud
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- Aug 7
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A joint statement from Councillor Paul Moore and Councillor Liam Preece on Sandwell Council's Annual Counter Fraud Report for 2025:
We are proud to sign off Sandwell Council’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee’s Annual Counter Fraud Report for 2025.
The report highlights how the council actively pursued 194 cases of those who misuse the public’s money.
Amongst the work of the team there have been 20 prosecutions, 26 housing applications cancelled and 33 council homes recovered.
We have seen people illegally using the Blue Badge parking scheme which is in place to support the vulnerable.
The report highlights the prosecution of people who profiteer from social housing by subletting their properties which hinders genuine applicants on the waiting list seeking a home.
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