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    Benefit cheats warned they will be caught

    Successfully prosecuting people who cheat the benefit system is sending out a clear message that it won't be tolerated. 

    That's the view of the Treasury Minister who says he's pleased the courts are taking the issue seriously:
     
     
    Many of those punished are fined and ordered to repay the money from their benefits - however this means it's still the taxpayer ultimately picking up the tab for their wrongdoing. 
     
    Eddie Teare says he can understand why the public has concerns about that:  
     

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