A Peel woman has admitted a benefit fraud which saw her overpaid £14,385 that she wasn't entitled to.
Alisha McMeiken, of Reayrt Aalin, admitted two counts of failing to declare that her partner was living with her.
The 26-year-old will be sentenced in summary court on September 8, after a probation report has been prepared.
Prosecuting advocate Annie Bannister told the court that the defendant was claiming income support benefit between September 2025 and May 2026, as a single person.
However, information was received that her partner was living with her.
Checks on her partner showed that driving licence and insurance records showed his address as the same as McMeiken.
His bank statements also confirmed that he was living at the same address and showed payments relating to rent and bills.
When interviewed, McMeiken said that her partner had moved in for a few nights in October, then more frequently.
A review of social media also indicated that the defendant and the male were in a relationship.
Surveillance was carried out at McMeiken's address from March 16, for four weeks, and the male was seen leaving and arriving.
It was said that the claim was fraudulent from the outset.
Both the prosecution and defence advocates agreed that the case was suitable to remain in summary court for sentencing.
Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood accepted summary court jurisdiction.
Defence advocate Ian Kermode asked for a probation report to be prepared before sentencing.
Bail was granted in the sum of £500, with conditions to reside at her home address, and to contact probation services and co-operate in the preparation of the report.