Suspended jail term for Larne man who wrongfully claimed over £11,000 in benefits

Jeffrey Wharry (64) of Molyneaux Avenue, claimed Income Support, Carers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £11,723 whilst failing to declare that he was working and making false representations about his capital.

He was given four months imprisonment, suspended for three years. The fraud was uncovered following a Department for Communities investigation.

Wharry is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongly obtained to the Department.