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26/02/2016
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court on Friday, 26 February.
Martin Morgan from Killeavy claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £6,932 while failing to declare capital. He was given a six month prison sentence suspended for one year.
He is also required to repay the outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD)
Martin Morgan from Killeavy claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £6,932 while failing to declare capital. He was given a six month prison sentence suspended for one year.
He is also required to repay the outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD)
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