A Frankfort woman has been arrested on welfare fraud charges.

The Herkimer County Sheriff's Office says 26-year old Brittany Oyer received over $3,500 in benefits she was not eligible to receive.

Oyer was charged with welfare fraud and grand larceny, both felonies.

She was released on her recognizance and is scheduled to return to court at a later date.

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