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21/05/2014
Two Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Gerard Browne, 29, of Summerhill Drive, Belfast was given 12 months probation and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Incapacity Benefit totalling £377.
John Browne, 35, of St Jude's Parade, Belfast was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £66 for wrongful encashment of Employment and Support Allowance totalling £215.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CVS/CD)
Gerard Browne, 29, of Summerhill Drive, Belfast was given 12 months probation and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Incapacity Benefit totalling £377.
John Browne, 35, of St Jude's Parade, Belfast was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £66 for wrongful encashment of Employment and Support Allowance totalling £215.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CVS/CD)
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Benefit Fraudsters Pay The Penalty
Both a jail sentence and fines have been handed down to benefit fraudsters across NI. Two people were convicted at Newry Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Benefit Fraudsters Pay The Penalty
Both a jail sentence and fines have been handed down to benefit fraudsters across NI. Two people were convicted at Newry Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
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