article_snippet: Final blow came after detectives were brought in to investigate the allegations that Mrs Hewitt was secretly filmed apparently trying to obtain an inflated invoice for a drinks reception in a bid to claim the money from the EUthe EU.
article_snippet: The reception, where guests drank champagne, Bellini cocktails and dozens of bottles of wine, allegedly cost £950 and was paid by Mrs Hewitt on a credit card.
article_snippet: But 24 hours later, it is claimed, Mrs Hewitt Mrs Hewitt returned to the restaurant and asked Mrs Hewitt to give Mrs Hewitt an invoice for £3,150
article_snippet: so Mrs Hewitt could claim back a larger amount from Brussels.
article_snippet: Mrs Hewitt was allegedly filmed telling an undercover reporter from The Sun:
article_snippet: Taking money from Brussels .
article_snippet: It is understood Mrs Atkinson and Miss Hewitt have been reported to Kent Police and the EU anti-fraud office.