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04/02/2015
Three People Found Guilty Of Benefit Fraud
Three people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits totalling over £10,000 they were not entitled to.
59-year-old Martin Burns of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £3,747 while failing to declare he was living with his partner. He was fined £400.
32-year-old Michael McDonnell of Mountainhill Lane, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £1,335 while failing to declare employment. He was given 120 hours community service and a twelve month conditional discharge.
31-year-old Andrea Dowds of Appleton Park, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £5,591 while failing to declare employment. She was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/CD)
59-year-old Martin Burns of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £3,747 while failing to declare he was living with his partner. He was fined £400.
32-year-old Michael McDonnell of Mountainhill Lane, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £1,335 while failing to declare employment. He was given 120 hours community service and a twelve month conditional discharge.
31-year-old Andrea Dowds of Appleton Park, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £5,591 while failing to declare employment. She was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/CD)
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