26/04/2018
Woman Convicted Of Fraudulently Claiming Over £13,000 In Benefits
A 31-year-old woman has been convicted of claiming more than £13,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.
Catherine Sheridan of Ardowen, Craigavon claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £13,750 while failing to declare that she was living with a partner as husband and wife. She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for 18 months at Armagh Magistrates’ Court.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
(MH)
Catherine Sheridan of Ardowen, Craigavon claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £13,750 while failing to declare that she was living with a partner as husband and wife. She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for 18 months at Armagh Magistrates’ Court.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
(MH)
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