An Isle of Man resident has been brought before the court facing a dozen charges related to benefit fraud.
Andrew Alexander Donaldson, aged 55, from Jurby stands accused of concealing the existence of £80,000 in an account while claiming benefits.
The prosecution alleges these offences took place over a six-year period, from August 2018 through to November 2024.
During the court proceedings, duty advocate Stephen Wood spoke on behalf of Donaldson, requesting that the case be adjourned until July 29 to allow adequate time for examining the case documentation.
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|An Isle of Man resident has been brought before the court facing a dozen charges related to benefit fraud
Wood informed the court that his client refutes all charges against him.
The court heard that Donaldson is currently without a fixed address after his benefits were terminated, leaving him unable to meet rental payments.
Wood explained that his client now resides in a vehicle alongside his dog.
The living arrangement has resulted from the cessation of benefit payments following the fraud allegations.
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|Andrew Alexander Donaldson stands accused of concealing the existence of £80,000 in an account while claiming benefits
The court determined that bail conditions were appropriate.
Donaldson was released on bail pending the next hearing date.
It follows another benefits fraudster from the Isle of Man, who was overpaid tens of thousands of pounds after failing to declare a property sale.
Victoria Raby, a mother to 13 children, was overpaid £27,698 in benefits that she wasn't entitled to.
The court heard the 39-year-old woman was already paying back the overpayment of about £30 per week.
Raby had reportedly received a large amount of money from the sale of a property, according to The Isle of Man Today.