Four convicted of benefit fraud

Marie McCreesh (48) of Ridgeway Park North, Portadown claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £2,575 while failing to declare capital. She was given an absolute discharge.

David McConville (53) of Ailsbury Park, Lurgan claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £6,556 while failing to declare an occupational pension. He was given a three year conditional discharge.

David Wright (42) of Russell Drive, Craigavon claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £6,363 while failing to declare employment. He was given a three year conditional discharge.

Brian Marshall (55) of Rampart Street, Lurgan claimed Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £4,430 while failing to declare employment. He was given a two month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.

All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.