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Three convicted of wrongfully claiming benefits

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

Conor Campbell (21) of Ballynamoney Road, Lurgan claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £129 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £150, ordered to pay a defendants levy of £15 and court costs of £31.

Kevin McShane (33) of Rossnagalliagh, Londonderry was given an 18 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £48 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £513.

Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

John Speers (46) of Oakgrove, Portadown claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £20,335 while failing to declare capital. He was given an 18 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £68.

Mr Speers has repaid in full the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

 

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