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Under the Freedom of Information Act of 2000, could you please provide me with the following information regarding business rates accounts, please provide a response either within an excel spreadsheet or pdf :
1. Could you please confirm the number of instances in the last 10 years where a fraudulent claim for a business rates refund has been made?
2. Could you please confirm the number of instances where a refund has been paid to an incorrect entity due to a fraudulent claim?
3. Could you please confirm the total value (£) over the last 10 years where a Ratepayer has had to be compensated due to a fraudulent claim for a business rates refund?
4. The total value of credits held on business rates accounts within the billing authority as of today's date.