A benefits cheat who conned taxpayers out of more than £40,000 has been allowed to walk free from court after being told to pay back just £1.
Diane Halko was ordered to pay the nominal sum under Proceeds of Crime legislation despite ripping off the benefits agency for several years.
Halko, 56, told the Department of Work and Pensions she had a severe disability and could only walk a short distance with the aid of sticks.
