A woman was convicted at Derry Magistrates’ court today for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Michelle Johnston (32) of Ferngleen Park, Londonderry claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £3,123 while failing to declare employment.
She was given an 18 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £40.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
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