2015-05-20 · Dublin
Algerian who fraudulently claimed over €62,000 in social welfare payments is jailed
Kamel Mahiou, 45, of Rathgar, Dublin, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a false driving licence, making a false statement to Social Protection and stealing €62,000 in social welfare payments. He fraudulently claimed job seekers allowance, job seeker's benefit and rent allowance between March 2009 and August 2014…