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Benstocks Sentenced for £628k Benefit, Tax Fraud

6/3/2026

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  • Steve Benstock used the aliases “Steve Twinley” and “Steve Cash” to open bank accounts.
  • Steve and Kim Benstock were sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court for benefit and tax fraud totalling £628,031.18.
  • The fraud claimed means-tested benefits from July 2002 to July 2019 and owned £500,000 of property.
  • He evaded tax from May 2004 to January 2020.
  • Minister Andrew Western said the case shows cooperation with HM Revenue and Customs.