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Brothers Behind Bars After Fraud | Auckland News
Two brothers from the reggae band House of Shem face prison time after being sentenced for nearly $200,000 in benefit fraud — Duane claimed $116,000, Isaiah $79,000 — following their father’s death in 2018, which left them overwhelmed and disorganized. Despite multiple benefit cancellations due to missed paperwork, they continued receiving payments. Their lawyers argued it was an accident, not malice. The judge, acknowledging their grief and remorse, imposed home detention, community service, and slow repayment plans — both now volunteering to make amends. This case shows how personal tragedy…
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