Kells man wrongfully claimed over £12,000 in benefits

James Wilson (55), of Fernisky Park, claimed Personal Independence Payments totalling £12,657 whilst exaggerating the extent of his disability and failing to declare that he was employed. He was given 180 hours of community service.

The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities (DfC).

All money fraudulently obtained by Wilson has been repaid to the Department in full.

Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to DfC anonymously.