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zumbigbo: I will say again, a thief cannot shout 'Ole' at another thief... Naija, a country of thieves.

http://hmrc.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/Manchester-duo-sentenced-for-tax-and-benefit-fraud-67dde.aspx

A man and his ex-wife from Manchester were sentenced for tax credits and benefits fraud at the city’s Crown Court yesterday. Nigerian Anthony Ojo, from Gorton, and Kemi Saidu, from Audenshaw had also admitted fraud and immigration offences at a previous hearing.

Ojo, a former security officer for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), was dismissed when his crimes were uncovered.

Speaking after the sentencing Ian Horridge, Senior Manager, HMRC said:

“People who commit tax credits fraud should be warned – we are increasing our efforts into identifying and investigating cheats. The public expects HMRC employees to act with integrity. Only the tiniest minority of our staff commit fraud but we deal decisively in such cases.”

The court heard that Ojo’s marriage to Saidu in Nigeria in December 2007 is believed to have been a ‘marriage of convenience’. Saidu lived with him only briefly, or not at all on their arrival in the UK. However Ojo, who is now the holder of a British passport, began claiming tax credits in December 2008 as part of a joint application with Saidu. He also under-declared his earnings to increase the amount of money he received.

Later, Ojo submitted a single tax credits claim, and continued to claim as a single person even when his new partner moved in. He continued to lie about his income, and claimed child benefit for two children that he had no responsibility for. In just over two years Ojo fraudulently claimed £22,400 he knew he wasn’t entitled to.

On moving to the UK, Nigerian Kemi Saidu was subject to immigration control and therefore not entitled to tax credits or child benefit. However, she submitted a joint tax credits application and a separate child benefit claim for three children, two of whom didn’t live with her.

After leaving Ojo, Saidu immediately moved in with another partner but submitted a claim for tax credits as a single person. In two and a half years she fraudulently claimed £27,888.

In addition to tax credits and benefits fraud, both Ojo and Saidu allowed third parties to use their names and national insurance numbers in order to work illegally in the UK. And despite claiming tax credits as a single person, in 2011 Saidu applied to the Home Office for leave to remain in the UK on the basis of her ‘marriage’ to Ojo, which he supported. As a result of this action, both were charged with immigration offences.

At Manchester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 July) Anthony Opeyemi Ojo was sentenced to a total of two years imprisonment for the offences. Kemi Kudirat Saidu was sentenced to a total of 12 months in jail suspended for two years and given a 150-hour community work order. In court it was explained that her immigration status will be determined separately and that this conviction may be taken into account.

Notes to editors

1. Defendants’ details:

Anthony Opeyemi Ojo, DOB 02.06.63 of 2, Highgate Crescent, Gorton, Manchester. Ojo was charged with tax credits and child benefit fraud, providing identification documents to assist in fraud, and assisting a breach of immigration law.

Kemi Kudirat Saidu, DOB 01.07.71 of 23, Rowcon Close, Audenshaw, Manchester. Saidu was charged with tax credits and child benefit fraud, seeking to obtain leave to remain in the UK by deception, and providing identification documents to assist in fraud.

2. Ojo was employed by HMRC in March 2009, and dismissed in December 2011.

3. Ojo and Saidu entered guilty pleas at Manchester Crown Court on 12 June 2012.

chino24: Nwanne don't mind that 'odeku'

As a bachelor he (van bonattel) will not understand the mysteries of marriage institution..hehehheheh

van bonattel: The woman is right, before you give the maiguard wife belle outside.

chino24: Onye be mu okwero ka mu pua iro..can you imagine..?

She insist that I stay indoors once I enter house from work..

Nwanne biko tunye mu uche ife m ga eme..

chino24: Nwanne kedu ije..

Ife a bu kwa nu eqwu mgbede ka anyi no ife a ..

Adim anuro mmaya nke ukwu..

chino24: We are developing a one-city-state not just the capital city. Anambra is a mega state, we don't dwell on petty projects like your gov does every now and then. The president has been to Anambra two time in 1 yr just to commission prjects. Has he come to your state since he he became president to commission even if it is sand? Its because there is nothing to commission. Nwokem grow up.

Odenigbo Aroli: I am not the same village as him in Umuoji; He is from Uruegbe and I'm from Urumkpu but he doesn't live more than 20 mins from ogbe. We call him "Onwanetiliora" or "ekwoba". He made his money in Cameroun before relocating to Nigeria. He bought all the transformers that supplied Umuoji light in the late 70's. He is late now and he also tarred the Ekwoba road. He was very wealthy.

Odenigbo Aroli: We have good music and beautiful culture but that's not all ticks about Umuoji. Lots of Umuoji ppl were amongst the early Onicha millionaires and also amongst the founders of the legendary peoples club of Nigeria...ppl like Oliver Ilozue rip,Michael Nweze rip,Dum-Dum,Ekwoba,Chriscord and co. Umuoji has also brought glory to Igbosland when our "Ijele" gave Omanbala victory at the Abuja carnivals few yrs back. I know you like Egwuobi but you need to tour Umuoji of today,come back and tell me what you saw....this is no to brag. Quit the comparisons and we will be just fine.

chino24: Nwanne mu I dey oo..

Kedu make London, know the weather is not too bad at this time..?

Nightshift: @ak47mann, ya you know Mr. Oyido well. The world is really small, brother!

seanet01: Ak47man, how you dey, how market?

Nightshift: I know Anambra State more than you. I can mimic Njikoka dialect more than an Abagana man. My very good friend is from Enugu-Agidi. I grew up in Aba, schooled in Enugu and have successful business relatives at Onitsha Ado n'ide. Charlie Nnewi(Silas works Rd.) was the first Michelin Tires Ambassador in Onitsha, was a family friend. He was receiving 5 tires truck load(a week) from Michelin Co. Port-Harcourt in the 80s/early 90s. My family was actively involved @ Silas works Rd. No Igboman on Nairaland know Igboland more than me. I mean the towns and differences in cultures and dialects. Onye ka i bu?

joeyfire: Says who? The greatest writer to come out of africa and another upcoming titan whose book is being made into the first Hollywood movie to be shot in nigeria. Dey there dey swear and curse

Desola: ...but of course! Everybody envy ibohoes.

captalex: Still not good enough, do you know the kind of stress/heat/speed tests mercedes/BMW/Toyota and other car brands put their vehicles through before they put them in the showrooms for you to buy?. If you don't value your life and think that the fact that SON uses the bus means that it's safe (crash wise),better think again. After all the bus could have been given to them for free.