Google MapsA man is to face trial accused of scamming the taxpayer out of nearly £30,000 in benefits by lying that he could barely walk – while he was actually working as a delivery driver.
Norman Hunter, 59, is alleged to have obtained £28,655 in personal independence payment (PIP) he was not entitled to, by falsely stating to the Department of Work and Pensions that he was “virtually unable to walk”.
The charge against him states that the truth was that he had “grossly exaggerated his mobility conditions” and was engaged in remunerative employment as a delivery driver.
It is alleged he wrongly obtained the total sum between September 4, 2019 and July 20, 2022.
At Alloa Sheriff Court on Monday, solicitor Charlotte Watt, for Hunter, of Alloa, said he denied the offence.
Hunter was not present.
A trial was set for November 27, to allow time for the defence to obtain medical information, and he was ordained to appear then.
He was also ordered to appear in court at a preliminary hearing on November 11, to make sure everything is ready for the trial.
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