Michael Ward, Insurance Fraud, Illinois 2015

A Chicago insurance agent, Michael Ward, was at the center of a major insurance fraud case in 2015. Ward, a resident of Illinois, was accused of perpetrating a massive insurance scam that left victims reeling.

According to records, Ward was convicted of insurance fraud in a federal court in Chicago. The case, which began in 2015, resulted in Ward being ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution to his victims.

The conviction was the culmination of a lengthy investigation by federal authorities into Ward’s activities as an insurance agent. During the probe, it was revealed that Ward had engaged in a pattern of deceptive practices, including falsifying insurance claims and misrepresenting policy information to his clients.

Ward’s actions were deemed to be a serious threat to the public and the insurance industry as a whole. His conviction sent a strong message that such behavior would not be tolerated and that those who engage in it would face severe consequences.

In addition to the restitution, Ward also faced other penalties for his crimes. He was required to pay a significant fine and was also ordered to serve a lengthy period of probation. The case against Ward serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and protecting consumers from unscrupulous individuals.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois collected over $50 million in civil, criminal, and asset forfeiture actions in Fiscal Year 2015, with the case against Michael Ward being one of the notable successes in this regard. The Office collected a total of $19,468,802 in criminal actions, $11,584,602 in civil actions, and $19,136,036 in asset forfeiture actions.

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced that the Justice Department collected $23.1 billion in civil and criminal actions in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. This figure represents more than seven and a half times the approximately $2.93 billion of the Justice Department’s combined appropriations for the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the main litigating divisions in that same period.

The collections demonstrate the strength of the commitment to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding taxpayer resources, and protecting the American people from exploitation and abuse. The prosecutors and trial attorneys who made this achievement possible are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to justice.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois continues to provide a significant net financial benefit to the taxpayers of the district. The Office is committed to recovering funds for the federal treasury and for victims of federal crimes.

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