21/07/2014
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two people have been convicted of benefit fraud at Newry Magistrates' Court today, for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
31-year-old John McParland of Carrickananny Road, Belleeks claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £4,496 while failing to declare capital. He was fined £500 and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Noel Larkin, 44, of Lazy Hill, Warrenpoint, claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £2,515 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £250 and ordered to pay court costs of £31.
Both men are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/JP)
31-year-old John McParland of Carrickananny Road, Belleeks claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £4,496 while failing to declare capital. He was fined £500 and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Noel Larkin, 44, of Lazy Hill, Warrenpoint, claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £2,515 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £250 and ordered to pay court costs of £31.
Both men are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/JP)
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