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01/08/2014
Newtownabbey Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A 60-year-old man from Newtownabbey has been convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Crown Court.
Named as Raymond McCord, with an address of Longlands Avenue, the court heard that he had claimed Incapacity Benefit, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £69,000, while failing to declare employment.
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, which was suspended for three years.
He was also ordered to repay any outstanding money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(MH/CD)
Named as Raymond McCord, with an address of Longlands Avenue, the court heard that he had claimed Incapacity Benefit, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £69,000, while failing to declare employment.
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, which was suspended for three years.
He was also ordered to repay any outstanding money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(MH/CD)
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