Former Waipā District Council candidate defrauded MSD of $107,000 in benefits
A local body election candidate has admitted to defrauding the Ministry of Social Development of more than $107,000.
A 34-year-old who stood as a candidate in the Waipā District Council elections defrauded the Ministry of Social Development of over $107,000 in benefits. She blamed her ex-husband's alleged methamphetamine addiction for creating financial pressure that led to her actions.
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Former Waipā District Council candidate Hope Spooner defrauded MSD of $107k in benefits
The 34-year-old suggested her ex-husband's alleged addiction caused financial pressure.
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Former Waipā District Council candidate Hope Spooner defrauded MSD of $107k in benefits
A local body election candidate who defrauded the Ministry of Social Development of more than $100,000 has blamed her ex-husband for her actions, claiming his alleged meth addiction put financial pressure on the family.