A FERMANAGH woman has been convicted of fraudulently claiming over £33,000 in benefits, during an appearance at Dungannon Crown Court.
Allyson Power (30) of Jubilee Hill in Trory claimed Universal Credit totaling £33,277, while failing to declare an income from self-employed work. She was given a two-year probation order.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
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Ms Power is required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously. Find out more at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/benefit-fraud.
