Real fraudsters go free

A PERSON defrauds the welfare system, and in no time is in court and convicted, and receives a huge prison sentence.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2011 - 01:00

Meanwhile, bankers who have defrauded the system of billions walk around free as the air. Instead of jail, they go off and play golf with their five irons. How ironic is that?

Anthony Woods

Ennis

Co Clare

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