Ballasalla woman accused of £70k of benefit fraud

60-year-old appears at Douglas Courthouse

A Ballasalla woman who has been accused of almost £70,000 worth of benefit fraud will appear in court again in the New Year.

Jilian Mcgrath, of Crossag Terrace, has been charged with six offences.

The 60-year-old allegedly failed to inform Treasury of a change in her circumstances, and reportedly made a false representation to obtain benefits, between June 2018 and June 2023.

Bail was granted until her next court appearance on 9 January.

Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 9 January an application to adjourn the case until 6 February was approved. 

Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 6 February the case was further adjourned to 26 March.

Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 26 March the case was further adjourned to 9 April.