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17 September 2008 - Seven convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast court

Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court yesterday for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.

Stephen Busteed (34) of Glenwherry Place, Belfast claimed Income Support and Carers Allowance totalling £3,595 while failing to declare he was working full time. He was given 150 hours community service and court costs of £117.

Brian Fee (56) of Candahar Street, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £1,618 whilst failing to declare his partners earnings. He was given a £300 fine and court costs of £43.

Tracey Beare (29) of Finbank Gardens, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £12,235 whilst failing to declare she was working full time. She was given 80 hours community service and court costs of £28.

Sara Byrne (32) of Lisvarna Heights, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £9,176 whilst failing to declare she was working full time. She was given 150 hours community service.

Mary Tully (46) of Cluainmor Drive, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £9,641 whilst failing to declare she was working full time. She was given 100 hours community service and court costs of £31.

Daniel Conn (29) of Hillhead Crescent, Belfast claimed Job Seekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £3,506 whilst failing to declare he was working full time. He was given a £400 fine and court costs of £37.

Christina Kenny (37) of Oakmount Drive, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £7,499 whilst failing to declare she was working full time. She was given a fine of £350 and court costs of £28.

All are also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

This brings to 341 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.


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