Rogue Traders presenter jailed for 12 weeks

BBC Rogue Traders presenter Dan Penteado was today jailed for 12 weeks at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court for council tax and housing benefit fraud to the tune of more than £24,000 (€30,000).

BBC Rogue Traders presenter Dan Penteado was today jailed for 12 weeks for council tax and housing benefit fraud worth more than £24,000 (€30,000).

The 40-year-old, who chases down bogus workmen with Matt Allwright on the television show, had previously admitted eight offences of dishonestly or knowingly claiming the benefits while not declaring he earned more than £56,000 (€71,000) from the BBC.