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UK finds 301 public workers with multiple jobs since 2016, saving £113K through fraud checks.
The UK government has identified 301 cases of polygamous working—public sector employees holding multiple jobs—since 2016, including 13 in 2024-25, saving £113,000 through the National Fraud Initiative.
Data matching across payroll, pensions, and benefits has exposed individuals working for multiple councils, prompting prosecutions and fund recoveries, such as a £10,000 repayment from a worker at two London councils.
Officials stress zero tolerance for fraud regardless of rank, citing wasted taxpayer money and damaged public trust, while critics note systemic issues and unequal enforcement, particularly against lower-paid workers.
Remote work has complicated detection, but expanded data-sharing across 14 departments and the Fraud Hub database are strengthening oversight.
Reino Unido encuentra 301 trabajadores públicos con múltiples trabajos desde 2016, ahorrando £113K a través de controles de fraude.