Derry woman convicted of £7,000 benefit fraud

A WOMAN has was convicted at Derry Crown Court of claiming over £7,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.

Sandra McWade, of Woodland Chase, Derry, claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £7,373 while failing to declare she was in paid work.

The 55-year-old was given an 18 month conditional discharge.

The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities’ Benefit Fraud Division.

McWade is also required to repay to the Department any outstanding money wrongfully obtained.

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