Crash Preceded Coverage in Fraud Case Against Billerica Woman
A Billerica woman was placed on pre-trial probation after being charged with insurance fraud and leaving the scene, accused of falsely claiming her Jeep was damaged while parked after reinstating coverage, though evidence showed the crash happened before her policy was active.
Insurance Policy Reinstated After Collision Leads to Fraud Charge
A Springfield woman has been charged with filing a fraudulent insurance claim after allegedly reinstating her auto policy shortly after crashing her car, despite evidence showing the accident happened before coverage was active.
Five Individuals Sentenced in $1 Million Healthcare Fraud Case
Five individuals have been sentenced for a $1 million healthcare fraud scheme in which they submitted fake claims for overseas medical care while actually in the U.S., receiving sentences ranging from probation to 27 months in prison and paying hundreds of thousands in restitution.
Crash Analysis Challenges Charlestown Man’s Hit-and-Run Claim
A Charlestown man’s case was continued without a finding after he admitted to sufficient facts in an insurance fraud case, where crash data showed his Toyota was moving before a collision he claimed was a hit-and-run while parked.
Canton Woman Faces Charges Over False Property Damage Report
A Canton woman faces charges of filing a fraudulent insurance claim and attempted crime after allegedly submitting fake invoices for water damage repairs and hotel stays, collecting over $80,000 from Progressive despite investigators finding no evidence the services were ever provided.
Rockland Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Crash Claim
A Rockland man has been charged with motor vehicle insurance fraud after allegedly falsely reporting to GEICO that another car hit his Mercedes, while damage analysis suggested the harm was consistent with intentional impacts from a handheld object.
Springfield Woman Faces Scrutiny Over Parked-Car Collision Report
A Springfield woman’s case was continued without a finding after she claimed her parked car was hit, but data showed her Acura was moving just before the collision, raising doubts about her report to Arbella Insurance.
Home Health Agencies, Laboratory, and Physician Indicted for MassHealth Fraud and Kickback Schemes Involving Over $7.8 Million in False Claims
Several Massachusetts home health agencies, labs, and a physician have been indicted for allegedly running a $7.8 million MassHealth fraud and kickback scheme involving false claims for unnecessary or nonexistent services; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Workers’ Comp Premium Evasion: Construction Company Owner Sentenced for Tax and Mail Fraud
Construction company owner Dariusz Pietron has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $1.35 million in restitution for tax evasion and mail fraud. Pietron used shell companies and misrepresented payroll data to evade tax and workers’ compensation obligations, impacting employees and insurers.
Workers’ Comp Premium Evasion: Clinton Man Sentenced for Employment Tax Fraud and False Statements
A Clinton businessman, Juliano Fernandes, has been sentenced to home confinement and probation for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers and evading employment taxes. Fernandes was also ordered to pay $1.45 million in restitution for his fraudulent activities, which included filing false statements and concealing payroll data for his Massachusetts construction companies.
Workers’ Comp Premium Evasion: Massachusetts Businessman Sentenced for Million-Dollar Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme
A Massachusetts businessman has been sentenced to prison for a multi-year payroll tax fraud scheme involving over $8 million in off-the-books wages. Det Tran, owner of HTP Temp. Inc., evaded more than $2.1 million in employment taxes between 2018 and 2021, resulting in a one-year prison sentence, three years of supervised release, and $2.57 million in restitution. This case highlights the serious consequences of workers’ comp premium evasion and payroll tax fraud.
Travel Insurance Fraud Case Leads to Guilty Plea and Restitution
A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to charges of filing fraudulent travel insurance claims, resulting in a total of $191,192 in fraudulent payments. The case involved multiple individuals submitting false claims to various insurance companies, altering documents, and attempting to receive multiple payouts for the same incident. The individual was ordered to pay $70,299 in restitution as part of the ongoing efforts to combat insurance fraud.
Insurance Agent Faces Prison for Rewriting Policies to Gain Commissions
A North Attleboro insurance agent was sentenced to 18 months in prison for wire fraud after canceling clients’ life insurance policies without consent and reapplying for new ones to collect extra commissions.
Georgetown Woman Charged with $12,020 in Health Care Provider Fraud
A Georgetown woman has been charged with filing false health care claims to Aflac, resulting in $12,020 in improper payments. The woman, an Aflac Insurance Producer, submitted altered medical documents and false claims for services that were never provided. She now faces multiple charges, including larceny and fraud. This case highlights the importance of vigilance against provider fraud in the insurance industry.