Suspended sentence for Ballymena woman (44) who wrongfully claimed over £60,500 in benefits
A woman has been convicted at Antrim Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £60,500 in benefits.
Victoria McGrath (44), of Millfields, Kells, Ballymena, claimed Personal Independent Payment totalling £60,585.04 while exaggerating the extent of her disability.
She was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for three years. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
McGrath is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously.