Two convicted of benefit fraud at Lisburn Magistrates Court
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Two people were convicted at Lisburn Magistrates Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Jackie Kidd (53) of Hamilton Gardens, Lisburn, claimed Universal Credit totalling £7,770 whilst failing to declare employment. He was sentenced to four months imprisonment suspended for 18 months.
Caroline Kirkpatrick (60) of Glenavy Gardens, Lisburn, claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £1925 whilst failing to declare employment. She was given an 18-month probation order.
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 at NI Direct .
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