Benefits cheat claimed more than £70,000

A woman was convicted at Derry Crown Court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.

Jacqueline Kelly (44) of Anderson Crescent, Limavady claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £71,564 while failing to declare she was living with a partner.

The woman claimed more than £70,000 she was not entitled to.placeholder image
The woman claimed more than £70,000 she was not entitled to.

She was given 1,200 hours community service.

She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.

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