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Insurance Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Connecticut
A brazen scheme to stage car accidents in southeastern Connecticut has been brought to light, with six men facing federal charges for their alleged involvement.
According to the indictment, the defendants deliberately staged approximately 50 automobile accidents in and around New London County. A high percentage of these planned crashes were single-vehicle accidents on remote roads where there were no witnesses other than the occupants of the crashed vehicle.
After each staged accident, the defendants filed fraudulent property damage and bodily injury claims with various automobile insurance companies. They then collected payouts on the fraudulent claims from the victim insurance companies. These payouts typically ranged from about $10,000 to about $30,000 per accident.
The defendants, who are all from Norwich, Connecticut, include Mackenzy Noze, also known as "Ken Ken," 31; Jonas Joseph, 32, also known as "James"; Frandy Dugue, 39, also known as "Jimmy"; Carlins Calixte, 32; Jacques Fleurijeune, 26, also known as "Magic"; and Pierre Jeudy, 56.
Fleurijeune, Jeudy, and Dugue were arrested on May 20, while Noze and Calixte were arrested on May 23. Noze and Fleurijeune are currently detained, while Dugue, Calixte, and Jeudy are released on bond. Joseph is being sought by law enforcement and is considered a fugitive.
The indictment charges each defendant with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and multiple counts of mail and/or wire fraud. Each charge carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt, and that charges are only allegations until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Norwich Police Department, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau, with the assistance of the Mohegan Tribal Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Avi M. Perry.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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