Odd linking to an Italian to English translation then ;-)

Italian Finance Guard has discovered the deception of a man who pretended to be blind for 38 years to collect a disability pension, which at this time had defrauded the state about ? 150,000. The man lived in Lecce, in Puglia region (south).

According to police has been found, false blind was on a completely normal life, despite his health certificate confirming that he suffered a "total blindness", according to the newspaper 'La Stampa'.

Police recorded him going to buy from the supermarket and no problems crossing the street in traffic.

In 2009, the 'false invalid' had been subjected to an inspection visit during which the alleged disability was confirmed, so it will also denounced the doctor who conducted medical examinations. Also, the pension he was receiving has been suspended.

Posted By: Vivid Data Shark, Dec 30, 22:13:56