DWP policy advisor faces jail for sick note scam

An international policy advisor at the Department for Work and Pensions who faces jail for a sick note scam is now offering to pay back the cash with the help of his aunt. Maurice Okello, 39, provided a forged fitness to work statement to his bosses stating he had been hospitalised with Malaria while he travelled the world. Okello visited various locations including Tampa, Mexico City, Boston, Gothenburg, Kos, Marrakesh and Brussels. He carried out the £45,000 scam while employed…