Melissa Whiting claimed she was a single mother in order to claim benefits . But Whiting was actually in a relationship with former soldier Mark Briscoe . The private security worker was depositing one into her account . So mother-of-three used benefits as a 'safety net ' while spending lavishly . Defence say is 'understandable ' due to lack of child support from fathers .
Melissa Whiting claimed she was a single mother in order to claim benefits . But Whiting was actually in a relationship with former soldier Mark Briscoe . The private security worker was depositing thousands into her account . So mother-of-three used benefits as a 'safety net ' while spending lavishly . Defence say is 'understandable ' due to lack of child support from fathers .