A BENEFIT cheat has been ordered to repay thousands of pounds she obtained by lying about her job.
Sam Balyen, 28, of Weeton Drive, Wetwang, admitted making false representations to gain housing and council tax benefits of £5,635 in 2010.
Balyen received a 12-month order of conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £200 towards costs. She will also have to repay the £5,635.11 benefit.
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