A woman from Billingham has appeared in court accused of benefit fraud.
Paige Smith, 21, is alleged to have claimed housing benefit and income support fraudulently between June 12, 2016, and March 26, 2017.
Smith is charged with failing to notify Stockton Council and the Department for Work and Pensions that she was living with her husband who was said to have been in paid employment at the time.
Smith pleaded not guilty to the charges at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.
Smith was granted unconditional bail.
