One person was convicted at Antrim Magistrates’ Court today for falsely claiming benefits.
Lynda McDonald (28) of Greenpark Drive, Antrim, claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £3,620 while failing to declare she was working. She was fined £1,200 plus costs.
She is also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 225 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
