We've recently interviewed some candidates who we are fairly sure lied about their skills and experiences on their CVs. It is company policy to reimburse all reasonable travel expenses for a job interview. Candidates travel to Ireland, proceeding from the EU: many are from nearby Ireland/UK, but there are also candidates from Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe.

For some, the travel expenses might be a heavy burden, and would not have come to an interview if they had to pay for it themselves. Consider not only the distance home<-->Ireland, but the low salaries in certain countries.

Should we just pay and suck it up? Should we discuss what we see as a lie with the candidate? Should we just pretend that we forgot to pay and give him the silent treatment?

EDIT: Other post by this user would indicate he is concerned about lies on the resume, not lies in the travel claims.

We've recently interviewed some candidates who we are fairly sure lied about their skills and experiences on their CVs. It is company policy to reimburse all reasonable travel expenses for a job interview. Candidates travel to Ireland, proceeding from the EU: many are from nearby Ireland/UK, but there are also candidates from Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe.

For some, the travel expenses might be a heavy burden, and would not have come to an interview if they had to pay for it themselves. Consider not only the distance home<-->Ireland, but the low salaries in certain countries.

I am considering non-payment and discussing what we see as the candidate's lies as options. How is this handled elsewhere?

EDIT: Other post by this user would indicate he is concerned about lies on the resume, not lies in the travel claims.

We've recently interviewed some candidates who we are fairly sure lied about their skills and experiences on their CVs. It is company policy to reimburse all reasonable travel expenses for a job interview. Candidates travel to Ireland, proceeding from the EU: many are from nearby Ireland/UK, but there are also candidates from Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe.

For some, the travel expenses might be a heavy burden, and would not have come to an interview if they had to pay for it themselves. Consider not only the distance home<-->Ireland, but the low salaries in certain countries.

Should we just pay and suck it up? Should we discuss what we see as a lie with the candidate? Should we just pretend that we forgot to pay and give him the silent treatment?

We've recently interviewed some candidates who we are fairly sure lied about their skills and experiences on their CVs. It is company policy to reimburse all reasonable travel expenses for a job interview. Candidates travel to Ireland, proceeding from the EU: many are from nearby Ireland/UK, but there are also candidates from Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe.

For some, the travel expenses might be a heavy burden, and would not have come to an interview if they had to pay for it themselves. Consider not only the distance home<-->Ireland, but the low salaries in certain countries.

Should we just pay and suck it up? Should we discuss what we see as a lie with the candidate? Should we just pretend that we forgot to pay and give him the silent treatment?

EDIT: Other post by this user would indicate he is concerned about lies on the resume, not lies in the travel claims.