Wife of former gang boss admits fraud

Marcia Robins admitted to the dishonest use of documents to take more than $12,000 from taxpayers. Photo / Brett Phibbs

A former Christchurch gang boss' wife has pleaded guilty in the Christchurch District Court to defrauding the taxpayer.

Marcia Robins, wife of former gang leader Darryl Harris, admitted dishonestly using three documents to rip off the taxpayer of more than $12,000, One News reported.

Court documents showed Robins received extra accommodation supplements and additional grants after claiming she was renting Christchurch homes for more than she was actually paying, or for homes she was not even living in.

The Ministry of Social Development last year released data showing the couple were one of about 300 couples to draw $1000 a week in benefits.

Robins will appear for sentencing on June 23.

- NZPA