Probation order for benefit fraud at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court
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A man has been convicted at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court for fraudulently claiming over £2,800 in benefits.
Conchur Boyle (30) of Moss Park, Londonderry claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £2,801 whilst failing to declare a change of circumstances in relation to his employment. He was given an 18-month probation order. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
Mr Boyle is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongly obtained to the Department.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously. Find out more at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/benefit-fraud.
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