FIVE people were convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ court yesterday for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Robert Winter (66) of Main Road, Moygashel claimed Pension Credit totalling £9,838 while failing to declare capital. He was given a five month prison sentence suspended for three years, fined £150 and ordered to pay court costs of £56.
William Rowe (54) of Stewarts Terraces, Portadown claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £2,541 while failing to declare capital. He was given 40 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Geraldine Gibson (41) of Bann Road, Castlewellan was fined £100 and ordered to pay court costs of £19 for wrongful encashment of Income Support totalling £436.
Michael Nugent (39) of Drumbeg, Tullygally was fined £120 and ordered to pay court costs of £38 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £263.
Sajid Ali (54) of Union Street, Lurgan was fined £100 and ordered to pay court costs of £19 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £228.
All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
