Tag: Correction Officer
Rikers Guard Milked $370K in Fake Injury Claims
⏱ 3 min read Todd Faustin, 43, a disgraced ex-correction officer at Rikers Island, admitted today to faking injuries during encounters with inmates to bleed the New York State Workers’ Compensation system for at least $370,336.79. The scheme spanned years and was exposed in federal court, where Faustin pled guilty to one count of making…
Rikers Officer Admits $370K Workers’ Comp Scam
A disgraced Rikers Island correction officer confessed in federal court today to a brazen years-long scheme to defraud the city of over $370,000. Todd Faustin, 43, admitted to faking injuries he claimed to sustain during use-of-force incidents with inmates, triggering a flood of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. The officer, who tendered his resignation effective immediately,…
Rikers Guard Crooked: $370K Scam Exposed
A Rikers Island correction officer traded his badge for a blatant lie, pleading guilty today to a years-long scheme that bilked New York City out of over $370,000. Todd Faustin, 43, confessed in federal court to filing fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, fabricating injuries allegedly sustained while dealing with inmates. The feds say Faustin systematically exploited…
