An actor who pretended he was severely disabled to con the benefits agency out of more than £5,000 was caught out by secret filming. Garry McGovern, 51, was claiming benefits after telling the Department of Work and Pensions he was suffering a severe level of disability. McGovern, who has been a film extra, told the agency he could not walk more than 20 metres without using a stick or resorting to a wheelchair. (Image: Daily Record)Dundee Sheriff Court was told that the investigation discovered that McGovern had been fit enough to carry out work as a builder and decorator. McGovern, Byron Street, Dundee, admitted obtaining £5,220.14 Personal Independence Payment he was not entitled to between 16 August 2017 and 3 September 2018.

Source: Daily Mirror February 17, 2021 19:03 UTC