# He faked near-blindness to receive disability benefits while driving car and boat

> A man claiming to be nearly blind and bedridden to receive disability benefits was caught behind the wheel of a car and at the controls of a boat. With his wife, he allegedly received benefits for years.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: low), first detected on 26 October 2026 at 11:19. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 11:19.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Low
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 11:19
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 11:19
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1123-he-faked-near-blindness-to-receive-disability-benefits-while-driving-car-and

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Il se disait quasi aveugle et grabataire pour toucher une rente d’invalidité : les enquêteurs le surprennent au volant et aux commandes d’un bateau](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/10/26/il-se-disait-quasi-aveugle-et-grabataire-pour-toucher-une-rente-dinvalidite-les-enqueteurs-le-surprennent-au-volant-et-aux-commandes-dun-bateau-13620806.php) — Midi Libre, 26 October 2026 at 11:19

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Cite as: Acturadar, “He faked near-blindness to receive disability benefits while driving car and boat”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/1123-he-faked-near-blindness-to-receive-disability-benefits-while-driving-car-and
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology