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28/04/2008
Man Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A Newtownbutler man was sentenced to six months in prison for benefit fraud at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today.
Stephen O'Donnell, 38, of Railway Crescent, Gortgommon claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £5,676 while failing to declare he was living with his partner.
Mr O'Donnell is also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 131 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
(JM/KMcA)
Stephen O'Donnell, 38, of Railway Crescent, Gortgommon claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £5,676 while failing to declare he was living with his partner.
Mr O'Donnell is also required to repay the money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
This brings to 131 the total number of successful prosecutions this year.
(JM/KMcA)
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