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‘Blind’ Bari man claims benefits for 30 years

A 64-year-old man from Bari lived off disability benefits for 30 years by claiming he was blind.

'Blind' Bari man claims benefits for 30 years
Police caught the 64-year-old "leading a normal life". Photo: Wikicommons

Over the years, he managed to amass €110,000 worth of assets.

He was snared by police after they used video cameras to catch him “leading a normal life”. He did his own shopping, crossed busy roads, helped out at the family grocery store and even drove a car, the news website Libero 24×7 reported.  

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