Two convicted of benefit fraud at Craigavon Court

Two men were convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.

Robert Dickson (45), of Birchdale, Lurgan, claimed Incapacity Benefit and Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £792.00 while failing to declare he was working. He was fined £200.00 and ordered to pay court costs of £70.00. He is also required to repay the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

Stephen Doran (42), of Maple Court, Lurgan, claimed Housing Benefit of £4,967 while failing to declare he had capital. He was given a twelve month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £68.00. Mr Doran has repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

This brings to 130 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.