A married couple from Salford who enjoyed a “Premiership footballer type lifestyle” while claiming benefits have been jailed for money laundering.Richard and Lisa Smith, both 30, owned luxury cars, went on numerous holidays and spa breaks and had a £20,000 wedding at a church in Salford in 2009.
They both pleaded guilty to money laundering at Manchester Crown Court at an earlier hearing.Richard Smith was sentenced to 11 years while his wife received 18 months.
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