Community service order for benefit fraud
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A man has been convicted at Antrim Magistrates’ Court for fraudulently claiming over £12,000 in benefits.
James Wilson (55) of Fernisky Park, Kells claimed Personal Independence Payments totalling £12,657 whilst exaggerating the extent of his disability and failing to declare that he was employed. He was given 180 hours' community service. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
All money fraudulently obtained by Mr Wilson has been repaid to the Department in full.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously. Find out more at NI Direct
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