Dungannon man claimed over £2,000 jobseekers allowance while working
A man was convicted at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
Bighate Naae (48) of Lisnahull Park, Dungannon claimed Jobseekers Allowance totalling £2,151 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a two month prison sentence but was released on bail of £200 to await appeal.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.