Fraud for 1,330 euros: Osnabrücker has to three months behind grids!

Fraud for 1,330 euros: Osnabrücker has to three months behind grids!

Lingen, Deutschland - A dramatic case of fraud shakes the Lingen district court! A 60-year-old man from the region was sentenced to three months in prison, but who were suspended for three years of probation. The judgment follows the investigation by the main customs office in Osnabrück, which revealed that the man had illegally obtained unemployment benefit I.

In July 2023, the convict started employment subject to social security contributions, but did not inform the responsible employment agency in good time. As a result, he wrongly received around 1,330 euros - a blatant disregard for the legal requirements! The review by the employment agency revealed the irregularities when the personal data of his employer were compared with his unemployment data.

discovery by automated exams

Thanks to modern IT technology, the fraud was quickly uncovered. The employment agency regularly carries out automated exams to ensure that no services are illegally obtained. When the discrepancies between the receipt of unemployment benefit and the man's salary came to light, the main customs office Osnabrück entered and initiated the investigation that finally led to charges.

The accused should have acted immediately when he started his new job, but he ignored the information on the report of his employment. This decision now has fatal consequences for him that show the legal consequences of fraud!