Insurance fraud has once again reared its ugly head in the state of Pennsylvania, with 28 individuals being charged in scams involving over $1.1 million in potential fraud. According to the Office of Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Section, the charges are part of a March sweep conducted by the largest law enforcement entity in Pennsylvania with authority to investigate and prosecute cases of insurance fraud.
The charges announced today involve some of the most common types of insurance fraud. Attorney General Josh Shapiro stated, “Insurance fraud impacts policyholders and consumers across Pennsylvania. Insurance fraud is a serious crime that drives up costs and premiums for everyday Pennsylvanians.” Shapiro added, “Our office’s Insurance Fraud Section has a strong track record of investigating and prosecuting these cases. We will aggressively prosecute anyone who breaks the law by providing false information to an insurance company.”
When individuals commit insurance fraud, that causes insurance premiums to rise for law-abiding policyholders and consumers. The defendants charged include Kimberly Ann Horne, 47, of the first block of Linmar Lane, Cochranville, Chester County, who is charged with one count each of insurance fraud, criminal attempt to commit theft by deception, perjury and false swearing. According to investigators, Horne suffered a hand injury in 2014 when a sign fell on her in a store that was insured by Donegal Insurance.
Another defendant, Debra Gail Rabin, 63, of the 1000 block of Debbie Lane, Phoenixville, Chester County, is charged with one count each of insurance fraud, criminal attempt to commit theft by deception, criminal use of a communication facility and providing false information to law enforcement authorities. According to a criminal complaint filed in support of the charges, Rabin provided false information to her insurance company and law enforcement authorities claiming that items were stolen from her vehicle when it was repossessed.
Jevon Holder, 34, of the 500 block of N. 52nd St., Philadelphia, is charged with one felony count of insurance fraud, a separate misdemeanor count of insurance fraud and one count each of theft by deception, criminal use of a communication facility and forgery. Investigators reported that Holder was involved in an automobile accident in May 2016. After the accident occurred, Holder allegedly obtained an insurance policy for his vehicle through Safe Auto Insurance.
Frank Tuccillo, 58, of the 1100 block of Cherry St., Bristol, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of insurance fraud, theft by deception, criminal use of a communication facility, unlawful use of a computer and providing false information to law enforcement authorities. The total potential fraud involved in these unrelated cases is more than $1.1 million. The cases are not related to one another, and they’re all pending. As the investigation continues, more charges may be filed, and the public is urged to come forward with any information they may have regarding these cases.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: Pennsylvania AG
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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