Two men were convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Kevin Rogers (36) of Sallyswood, Enniskillen wrongfully cashed Income Support cheques totalling £140. He was given a six month suspended sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £49.
Thomas McConville (43) of Dunlea Vale, Dungannon was given an eight month suspended sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £49 for duplicate encashment of cheques totalling £130.
Both are also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 160 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
