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)

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