NC Man Faces Probation for Fraudulent Bankruptcy Claims

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Travis Lee Harry, 40, of Kernersville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to three years of federal probation, including 90 days on home detention, and fined $4,000 with interest for making false statements under oath in a bankruptcy case. Harry was caught in a web of deceit when he falsely claimed co-ownership of a property in Princeton, West Virginia, which he had sold prior to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Court documents reveal that on February 5, 2020, Harry submitted a Statement of Financial Affairs asserting joint ownership of the house with his spouse, contrary to the truth. He further lied during a creditors’ meeting on March 6, 2020, under oath, stating he shared ownership and that all proceeds went to pay taxes. Harry later admitted his sole ownership and the misrepresentation of proceeds.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the sentence, commending the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for their investigative work. The U.S. Trustee’s Charleston field office referred this case to the U.S. Attorney’s Office as part of their mission to uphold bankruptcy system integrity.

Senior United States District Judge David A. Faber imposed the sentence, while Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan T. Storage prosecuted the case. The press release and related court documents are available on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, with further information accessible on PACER by searching Case No. 1:24-cr-143.

Travis Lee Harry’s fraudulent actions have served as a stark reminder of the consequences when individuals attempt to manipulate the bankruptcy process for personal gain.

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