Blackpool Council worker charged over alleged fraud

1:34pm Monday 18th August 2008

A Blackpool Council worker has been charged over allegations she stole more than £600,000 from the council.

Cathryn Wiles, 45, faces 25 allegations of theft relating to benefit payments totalling £617,000.

The move follows an investigation into “ghost” payments that were made to foster families who, it is claimed, did not exist.

Wiles, of North Drive, Cleveleys, is currently on bail after being charged by Blackpool police.

Wiles is due in court on Friday.