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28/02/2012
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman was convicted at Craigavon Crown court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Ann Dougan, 32, of Willowfield, Tandragee, claimed Income Support totalling £1,028 while failing to declare employment and that she was living with her partner. She was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
She will also have to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/GK)
Ann Dougan, 32, of Willowfield, Tandragee, claimed Income Support totalling £1,028 while failing to declare employment and that she was living with her partner. She was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
She will also have to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/GK)
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