Two men were convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Robert Dickson (45), of Birchdale, Lurgan, claimed Incapacity Benefit and Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £792.00 while failing to declare he was working. He was fined £200.00 and ordered to pay court costs of £70.00. He is also required to repay the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Stephen Doran (42), of Maple Court, Lurgan, claimed Housing Benefit of £4,967 while failing to declare he had capital. He was given a twelve month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £68.00. Mr Doran has repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 130 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
