Tenant sentenced to six months in prison after fraudulently subletting council home

A resident of Woolwich who sublet his council home in Greenwich for almost three years, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud.

The defendant, Yussuf Alejo, was caught subletting his council home in SE18 from July 2021 to June 2024.

He pled guilty to one offence of fraud under the Fraud Act 2006 at Woolwich Crown Court on 1 May 2025.

Cllr Denise Hyland, Greenwich’s Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value said: “The misuse of our council homes is a serious offence that undermines the integrity of our housing register, which currently has over 25,000 people waiting for safe and secure housing.

“We hope this acts as a warning to residents who take advantage of council housing that we will work with the justice system to prosecute any fraud committed against us.

“We urge all residents to respect council homes and report suspected fraud. Together, we can ensure fair and accessible community support for everyone.”

Harry Rodd