House of Shem brothers admit to $200k benefit fraud after father's death
Kiwi musicians Duane and Isaiah Perkins of the band House of Shem have admitted to committing nearly $200,000 in benefit fraud. They claim their father's death in 2018 was the catalyst for their actions.
Key takeaways
- Brothers Duane and Isaiah Perkins, from the band House of Shem, have admitted to benefit fraud totalling close to $200,000.
- The musicians stated their father's death in 2018 was the reason they committed the fraud.
- House of Shem was formed in Whanganui in 2005 and has released three albums.
What Happened
Brothers Duane and Isaiah Perkins, known for their roots and reggae band House of Shem, have admitted to committing approximately $200,000 in benefit fraud. The siblings formed their band in Whanganui in 2005 and have released three albums.
Background
The Perkins brothers stated that the death of their father, Carl, in 2018 served as the primary reason for their fraudulent activity.
Key Facts
- Duane and Isaiah Perkins, members of the band House of Shem, admitted to benefit fraud.
- The total amount of the fraud is nearly $200,000.
- The brothers formed House of Shem in Whanganui in 2005.
- They have released three albums of roots and reggae music.
- The death of their father, Carl, in 2018 was cited as the catalyst for the fraud.
- Their father died in 2018.
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