Types of evidence DWP can gather during a benefits fraud investigation claim

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is working to crack down on benefit fraud and is opening more investigations into potential cases.

Last year, the DWP launched a new £613million plan to stop an estimated £4billion being lost in fraud and error over the next five years.

More than 20 million people across the UK claim some form of benefit from the DWP, including the state pension.