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Barbara Ioele, 50, didn't work for 24 years after lying about her 17 pregnancies - which she faked by stuffing pillows up her top to emulate a bump, local press reports
50-year-old Barbara Ioele claimed that she had 12 miscarriages and five children over the course of 24 years. | Trending
Barbara Ioele, 50, of Rome, received around 110,000 euros after claiming to have had 12 miscarriages and five births over 24 years.
A woman allegedly faked 17 pregnancies - 12 natural abortions and 5 false births - over 24 years to receive 110,000 euros ($120,000) in maternity benefits.