Two people were convicted at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
John Poland (60) of Arthurs Villas, Armagh, claimed Job Seekers Allowance totalling £614 while failing to declare he was working. He was given two years conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £61.
Joseph Donaghy (59) of Beechhill Crescent, Tandragee claimed Disability Living Allowance totalling £2,446 while failing to declare he was working. He was given two years conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £76.
Both are also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 242 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
