This story is from October 18, 2011

'Completely blind' hairdresser arrested

An Italian hairdresser claiming to be ''completely blind'' has been arrested on charges of defrauding the state after claiming benefits.
'Completely blind' hairdresser arrested
A "completely blind" Italian hairdresser has been arrested for defrauding the state.
The 62-year-old woman was filmed working in a hair salon and riding a bicycle despite claiming benefits "for at least three years" by declaring she was "completely sight-impaired", ANSA reports.
Officials - who also captured footage of the woman shopping for clothes and food - are thought to be suing her to repay the money she claimed in benefits, which is thought to be around $59,000.

A tax police representative said: "Not only was she styling hair but we also filmed her cycling, crossing the street with a keen eye on the lights and even reading the paper."
Source: Bang Showbiz
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