A man was ordered to do 200 hours community service when he appeared at Derry Crown Court charged claiming almost £23,000 in benefits he was not entitled to.
Remigiusz Sadawa (40), of York Street, Derry claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £22,806 while failing to declare employment.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.