Orlando, FL – In a grim tale of corporate deceit, James Octavias Tobias Owens, a 34-year-old Kissimmee claims adjuster, has been found guilty by a federal jury on ten counts of wire fraud. The sentence could see the defendant locked up for 20 years per count, totaling to a staggering 200 years in federal prison.
According to the Department of Justice USAO, Owens is accused of swindling his employer, a regional insurance company, out of over $580,000 between March 2021 and February 2022. The fraudulent scheme involved reopening settled claims, fabricating comparative estimates, and having checks issued to a shell company he controlled under the guise of a construction and roofing firm.
With the checks in hand, Owens cashed them at Orlando-area ATMs, using the proceeds to fund his lavish lifestyle – including designer clothing, jewelry, luxury hotel rooms, vehicle upgrades, and other high-end goods.
The investigation into this brazen scheme was spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Chauncey A. Bratt and Special Assistant United States Attorney Bianca Bansal are handling the prosecution.
On March 19, 2025, Owens was indicted for his crimes, and now faces a sentencing hearing on December 9, 2025.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some will go to enrich themselves at the expense of hardworking employers and honest business practices.
Related Federal Cases
- Alabama Contractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Wire Fraud · Alabama
- Dual Citizen Pleads Guilty in $12M Wire Fraud Scam · New York
- Miami Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to $5.3M HIV Fraud Scheme · Alabama
- Miami Clinic Owners Face Guilty Pleas in $5.3M Medicare Fraud Scam · Alabama
- Miami Clinic Execs Guilty in $5.3M Medicare Fraud Scam · Florida
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
US NewsUS NewsUS NewsUS News