Two convicted of benefit fraud at Downpatrick court

Two people were convicted at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.

The first claimed Income Support totalling £2,318 while failing to disclose capital. She was given a twelve month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £28.

And the second claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £4,287 while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was fined £100 and ordered to pay court costs of £34.

This brings to 414 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.