The man received an inheritance of just over SEK 340,000 from Finland, which, according to the judgment, he transferred to other people's accounts. He then applied for income support on 27 occasions without declaring the inheritance.

He also had debts with the Enforcement Authority of just over SEK 375,000, which were not paid.

The man has now been sentenced by Eskilstuna District Court to probation and 140 hours of community service for benefit fraud and fraud against creditors. He must also pay damages to Eskilstuna Municipality of more than SEK 220,000.

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List: This is what benefit cheaters do. Listen to Magnus Minh Gustafsson at Eskilstuna Municipality talk about the most common methods. Photo: SVT