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A single mother who claimed thousands of pounds in disability benefits attended martial arts classes and took part in a tournament, a court heard.A single mother who claimed thousands of pounds in disability benefits attended martial arts classes and took part in a tournament, a court heard.
Caerphilly magistrates heard how Deanna James, 44, of Newbridge, claimed £2,142.95 after a crash in 2003.Caerphilly magistrates heard how Deanna James, 44, of Newbridge, claimed £2,142.95 after a crash in 2003.
James, was caught out after an anonymous tip-off to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hotline.James, was caught out after an anonymous tip-off to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hotline.
She agreed to pay back the money and was given a nine-month supervision order.She agreed to pay back the money and was given a nine-month supervision order.
The court heard how following a car collision in November 2003, James claimed she needed mobility help, supervision outdoors and help at home during the day.The court heard how following a car collision in November 2003, James claimed she needed mobility help, supervision outdoors and help at home during the day.
Then in June 2006 she increased her claims to the highest possible available - saying she was still suffering from the injuries.Then in June 2006 she increased her claims to the highest possible available - saying she was still suffering from the injuries.
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But following an anonymous tip-off, DWP investigators saw a photograph of her on a Tae Kwon Do website, in a martial arts pose.But following an anonymous tip-off, DWP investigators saw a photograph of her on a Tae Kwon Do website, in a martial arts pose.
She was a member of the Oakdale Taw Kwon Do school in Blackwood, where she had risen to green belt level and had fought in tournaments.She was a member of the Oakdale Taw Kwon Do school in Blackwood, where she had risen to green belt level and had fought in tournaments.
Jonathan Holmes, prosecuting, told the court that James had also taken part in a five-kilometre run, the Race For Life, in Cardiff during June last year.Jonathan Holmes, prosecuting, told the court that James had also taken part in a five-kilometre run, the Race For Life, in Cardiff during June last year.
In an interview under caution, James told DWP investigators that she had been doing Tae Kwon Do for six months and that the exercise had improved her condition.
This is not a case of somebody who was claiming incapacity and going around in Tae Kwon Do fights. She was merely training Graham Davies, defendingThis is not a case of somebody who was claiming incapacity and going around in Tae Kwon Do fights. She was merely training Graham Davies, defending
In an interview under caution, James told DWP investigators that she had been doing Tae Kwon Do for six months and that the exercise had improved her condition.
"When she was arrested she said she was not capable at first when she started the Tae Kwon Do lessons," Mr Holmes told the court."When she was arrested she said she was not capable at first when she started the Tae Kwon Do lessons," Mr Holmes told the court.
"She claimed the lessons had improved her condition. But she still had the injuries from the accident and didn't notify the department.""She claimed the lessons had improved her condition. But she still had the injuries from the accident and didn't notify the department."
The single mum-of-two admitted failing to notify the DWP of her change in circumstances and dishonestly obtaining disability benefit.The single mum-of-two admitted failing to notify the DWP of her change in circumstances and dishonestly obtaining disability benefit.
The court heard how she has been paying back the money at £8.70 a week since January and it will take her nearly five years to clear it.The court heard how she has been paying back the money at £8.70 a week since January and it will take her nearly five years to clear it.
Graham Davies, defending, said: "This is not a case of somebody who was claiming incapacity and going around in Tae Kwon Do fights. She was merely training."Graham Davies, defending, said: "This is not a case of somebody who was claiming incapacity and going around in Tae Kwon Do fights. She was merely training."
Magistrate Christopher Rowlands sentenced James to a nine-month supervision order.Magistrate Christopher Rowlands sentenced James to a nine-month supervision order.