Benefits fraudsters to be banned from driving in new DWP crackdown

Benefits cheats could be banned from driving under new powers granted to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP, from today, will gain new enforcement powers as it heightens its crackdown on those who owe money after receiving benefits they were not entitled to. The department will also now be able to recover money from fraudsters' bank accounts directly. In the most serious cases, regular dodgers could have their driving licence suspended or revoked. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say But this power will only be exercised under specific circumstances.