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18/02/2016
32-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A 32-year-old man from Oxfordshire has been convicted at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for benefits fraud.
Gary Smyth, of Lower Barn Farm, South Fawley claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £804 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a conditional discharge, fined £520 and ordered to pay an offender's Levy of £15.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(MH)
Gary Smyth, of Lower Barn Farm, South Fawley claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £804 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a conditional discharge, fined £520 and ordered to pay an offender's Levy of £15.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(MH)
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