Jamie Bell (22) of Ashmount Gardens, Lisburn claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2,080 while living together as husband and wife. She was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £28 court costs.
Karen McConville (46) of Summerhill Drive, Dunmurry claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £1,534 while working full time. She was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £52 court costs.
Michelle Black (29) of Ardcaoin Grove, Dunmurry claimed Income Support totalling £4,109 while working full time. She was given 180 hours community service and ordered to pay £31 court costs.
Colin Pyle (36) of Eglantine Avenue, Belfast claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance and Housing Benefit while failing to declare he was employed. He was given a three months sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay £22 court costs.
Paula Reilly (34) of Avonmore Terrace, Lisburn claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £289 while living together as husband and wife. She was given a 12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £22 court costs.
All are also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 419 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
