Two people were convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Daniel Scott (36) of Highfield Road, Magherafelt, claimed Income Support totalling £1,838 while failing to declare he was working. He was fined £200 plus costs.
Lisa Eagleson, (23) of Riverside South, Castledawson, claimed Income Support totalling £1,524 while failing to declare she was working. She was fined £200 plus costs.
Both are also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 224 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
