A father-of-four from Chorley claimed more than £4,500 in benefits despite running his own business, a court has heard.
Paul Cutajar pleaded guilty to falsely claiming housing benefit and council tax benefit on the basis that he had no income. But he had failed to report that he had obtained work between February and April 2006, and he had set up his own design business in November 2006.
Mr Cutajar, who represented himself at the hearing, apologised to the court and to the council's investigation officer.
He was given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £100 costs. Steps are now being taken to recover the overpayment in full.
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