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26/06/2012
'Rogue Traders' Presenter Admits Benefit Fraud
A presenter of a BBC programme which exposes bogus and rip-off workmen was left red-faced today when he admitted to benefit and council tax fraud.
Dan Penteado, who presents alongside Matt Allwright on Rogue Traders, pocketed more than £24,000 that he was not entitled to.
The 40-year-old was claiming Government hand-outs while still receiving payments for his television role.
He pleaded guilty to eight charges of benefit fraud at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court today and was warned he could face jail.
Kerry O'Neill, prosecuting, told magistrates private investigator Penteado lied about having an additional bank account.
The offences date back to 2007 and were repeated every year up to 2011, the court heard.
Miss O'Neill said Penteado had signed verification forms on October 17 2007, March 1 2008 and January 14 2009, stating that his information was "true and accurate" – but he did not disclose his other bank account with Nationwide.
Bournemouth Borough Council found him out in 2008, by which time he had already received tens of thousands of pounds from the BBC without declaring it.
Earlier this month, Penteado was barred from working on the new series of Watchdog's Rogue Traders.
In March he started paying the money back to the council, at a rate of £70 a month.
Penteado was granted unconditional bail while a pre-sentence report is prepared and will re-appear at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on July 30.
(NE)
Dan Penteado, who presents alongside Matt Allwright on Rogue Traders, pocketed more than £24,000 that he was not entitled to.
The 40-year-old was claiming Government hand-outs while still receiving payments for his television role.
He pleaded guilty to eight charges of benefit fraud at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court today and was warned he could face jail.
Kerry O'Neill, prosecuting, told magistrates private investigator Penteado lied about having an additional bank account.
The offences date back to 2007 and were repeated every year up to 2011, the court heard.
Miss O'Neill said Penteado had signed verification forms on October 17 2007, March 1 2008 and January 14 2009, stating that his information was "true and accurate" – but he did not disclose his other bank account with Nationwide.
Bournemouth Borough Council found him out in 2008, by which time he had already received tens of thousands of pounds from the BBC without declaring it.
Earlier this month, Penteado was barred from working on the new series of Watchdog's Rogue Traders.
In March he started paying the money back to the council, at a rate of £70 a month.
Penteado was granted unconditional bail while a pre-sentence report is prepared and will re-appear at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on July 30.
(NE)
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Rogue Traders Presenter Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A BBC television presenter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he was found guilty of benefit fraud totalling more than £24,000. Dan Penteado, 40, a present on the consumer affairs program Rogue Traders admitted eight offences of dishonestly or knowingly claiming housing and council tax benefits.
Rogue Traders Presenter Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A BBC television presenter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he was found guilty of benefit fraud totalling more than £24,000. Dan Penteado, 40, a present on the consumer affairs program Rogue Traders admitted eight offences of dishonestly or knowingly claiming housing and council tax benefits.
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Autumn Arrives: Official
Today will see the last of the unseasonable high temperatures, with even frost predicted in Scotland by the end of the current week. The autumn solstice has already occurred - albeit in the midst of a virtual heat wave last week - as a new record temperature for October of 29.4C (84.92F) was set yesterday.
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Average council tax rise dips to 4%
Average council tax will rise by 4% in England this year, the lowest percentage increase since 1994, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has reported. CIPFA research predicted that council tax bills would rise by an average £45 to £1, 187 for a "band D" property in 2005/06 in England. In Scotland and Wales, rises of 3.
Average council tax rise dips to 4%
Average council tax will rise by 4% in England this year, the lowest percentage increase since 1994, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has reported. CIPFA research predicted that council tax bills would rise by an average £45 to £1, 187 for a "band D" property in 2005/06 in England. In Scotland and Wales, rises of 3.
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FBU demands sacking of 'out of touch' councillor
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The Fire Brigades Union has called for the removal of a fire authority chief who likened fire service reform to rape, but said it was better to lie down and enjoy it.
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