TWO Wembley residents were among four people prosecuted in the latest cases brought by by Brent Council's anti-fraud team.

Shinelle Best, 26, of Carlyon Road, and Tanaveer Haq, 34, of Beresford Avenue falsely claimed housing and council tax benefit.

Best, who illegally received over £7,000 was sentenced to a 12 month community rehabilitation order and ordered to pay £500 costs by Brent magistrates.

Haq was sentenced to 50 hours community service and ordered to pay £1,500 costs.

The council want him to refund the £8,834.30 which he fraudulently claimed.

The other frauders live in Willesden and Cricklewood.

Simon Lane, head of the fraud investigation team, said: "These residents stole over £46,000 from taxpayers.

"The council needs the public's help to find fraudsters and stop them from depriving the community of much needed funds.

"These convictions are good examples of our continued joint efforts with JobCentrePlus to ensure that all fraud is detected and that the people responsible are prosecuted."

Anyone who suspects benefit fraud can tip the council off by calling 0800 937777 anonymously.