Gilford man convicted of benefit fraud

A man was convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
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John Ramsey (52) of Knocknagore Road, Gilford claimed Employment and Support Allowance totalling £27,828 while failing to declare he was living with a partner.

He was given a nine month prison sentence suspended for three years.

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