Where an offender's unlawful non-citizen status is inextricably linked to their lack of entitlement to social security benefits fraudulently obtained, that status is a relevant consideration in assessing the objective seriousness of the fraud offences. Social security fraud inherently involves a breach of trust because the system relies on the honesty of claimants to avoid delay in payments to those genuinely in need.
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