2017-10-12 · Dublin
Pensioner who stole over €200k in benefits avoids jail
Catherine Simpson, a 72‑year‑old pensioner, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to ten counts of social welfare fraud committed between 1998 and 2016, totalling €206,696.09. She used two PPS numbers to claim Deserted Wives' Allowance and the non‑contributory State pension under her married name, while working under her maiden…