N.I. man convicted of £45,000 benefit fraud
John Watson (67) of Island Street, Belfast, claimed Housing Benefit totalling £45,035 while failing to declare a non-dependant.
Watson was given a 12 month prison sentence suspended for three years.
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Hide AdThe fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully 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