A man was convicted at Derry Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
Paul McLaughlin (48) of Joseph Place, Londonderry claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £10,351 while failing to declare capital. He was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £31.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.