Benefits Cheat, 38, Who Wrongly Claimed £65,000 Avoids Jail

Benefits cheat, 38, who wrongly claimed £65,000 avoids jail

The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities

Lurgan woman wrongfully claimed over £65,000 in benefits

A woman has been convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £65,000 in benefits to which she was not entitled.

Suspended sentence for Lurgan woman who fraudulently claimed £65,000 in benefits

A Lurgan woman has been convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £65,000 in benefits she was not entitled to. Kelly Smyth, of Portlec Place, claimed Universal Credit totalling £65,079 whilst failing to declare joint living arrangements. The 38year-old was given 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities. Ms Smyth is also required …