Man convicted of benefit fraud at Armagh Court

A man was convicted at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.

The man claimed Income Support totalling £8,537 while failing to declare he had capital. He was given a £300 fine and ordered to pay £34 court costs.

He is also required by the Social Security Agency to repay the money he wrongfully obtained.

This brings to 356 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.