A Douglas man who falsely claimed more than ?6,300 in benefits has been given a suspended jail term.
Thirty-eight-year-old Norman Daniel Alexander made six false statements to obtain jobseekers allowance.
The court heard Alexander failed to inform the DHSS he was working, and was overpaid a total of ?6,379.
High Bailiff Michael Moyle was told he spent the money on gambling and drinking.
Mr Moyle fined Alexander ?1,500 and imposed a two year supervision order.
He also ordered him to repay the money and attend a programme for his alcohol and gambling habits.
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