This can happen if you cheat on benefits – then you risk prison

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This can happen if you cheat on benefits then

That benefit cheating can lead to serious consequences, and in the worst case, prison. Many may think that small errors do not matter, but the authorities have become increasingly better at detecting incorrect information, according to information from SVT. Below we list what can happen if you break the rules.

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Have you applied for parental allowance, but still been at work?

Then you can be convicted of contribution offences. The authorities compare your application with your work schedule and the school’s attendance register.

The punishment can be:

  • Claims for repayment of wrongly paid money
  • Fine or community service
  • In serious cases, you can be sentenced to prison

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    Have you cheated with study funds?

    It is common for people to apply for study funds from CSN for studies that they then do not start. CSN reviews all your study results and checks whether you actually participated in the training or not. If you provide incorrect information, it may lead to prosecution.

    The punishment can be:

  • Refund of the full amount
  • Risk of being suspended from the student support system
  • Risk of imprisonment if the crime is serious

    • Applying for grants from CSN for studies you do not start can lead to consequences. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

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    Applications that do not correspond to reality

    If you apply for benefits to which you are not actually entitled – for example when caring for a sick child during your own sick leave or when you have not given up working – you are breaking the rules. Many believe that small mistakes go undetected, but authorities use several methods to uncover errors.

    The punishment can be:

  • Demand for refund
  • Fines, community service or prison terms

    • Authorities such as Försäkringskassan and CSN have clear procedures for detecting fraud. Even if you didn’t deliberately try to cheat the system, carelessness and ignorance can still lead to prosecution. To avoid making mistakes, it can be good to carefully read the rules and double-check the information you submit. If you discover a careless error, you must immediately contact the authority in question.

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