Two convicted of benefit fraud at Craigavon Crown Court
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Two people were convicted at Craigavon Crown Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Louise Dawson (38) of Canal Mews, Aghalee, claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £76,225 whilst failing to declare joint living arrangements. She was given eighteen months imprisonment suspended for two years.
Tyrell Yellowe (35) of Obins Avenue, Portadown, claimed Universal Credit totalling £41,529 whilst failing to declare joint living arrangements. She was given sixteen months imprisonment suspended for two years.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously. Find out more on the nidirect website.
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