She is also facing a second charge of “receiving awards to the value of £1,520.05 in the form of special payments knowing that they were not properly receivable by her.”
Pictured: Mrs Martins is charged with Social Security Fraud.
She appeared in Magistrate’s Court on 19 July, but the Assistant Magistrate, Peter Harris, declined jurisdiction upon recommendations from Legal Adviser Sam Morris, who said it was a matter for the Royal Court.
Mrs Martins, who was represented by Advocate Rui Tremoceiro, has been released on bail until her next appearance in court.
Her case will be formally sent to the Royal Court on 16 August.