Not declaring all means ( Means Testing)

duffine

Hi,

A friend of mine has been claiming for the last 2 years on JSA, but at the time, had money in an account (investment) which he didnt declare. He knows this is definately something he shouldnt have done. The money was over the 20 thousand allowed before means testing kicked in, under 100 thousand. He had previously given her money prior to going on JSA also..

This money was for his daughter for a house, and when it matured (after means testing) he transferred it to his daughters account, even though it was while he was getting JSA..

Welfare have now caught up with him and are questioning him on this. Im just wondering what kind of action will be done against him. He is finding it hard to find info online so I said I'd post here for him. Would anyone know what he should expect?

I feel for him, as hes never set a foot wrong in his life and always done everything by the book, but he knows he done wrong here..

thanks
Eamonn

mp22

Welfare look at each case on its own merits,anything said here would be pure speculation.

Closed (as per above)