Portavogie Man Convicted Of Ł8,209 Benefit Fraud

12 December 2005
PORTAVOGIE MAN CONVICTED OF Ł8,209 BENEFIT FRAUD

A Portavogie man who claimed Income Support when he had undeclared capital was convicted of benefit fraud at Newtownards Court today.
John McKeating (61), of Ballyeasborough Road, Portavogie, falsely claimed a total of Ł8,209. He was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay Ł37 costs. He is also required by the Social Security Agency to repay the money he received.
This is the 191st successful prosecution for benefit fraud to be taken by the Social Security Agency since January 2005.

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