A Timber Lake woman is accused of orchestrating a brazen scheme to defraud her son’s insurance company. Crystal Dawn Lind, 45, is facing two counts of wire fraud, carrying a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charges stem from an alleged incident in July 2013, in which Lind attempted to pre-date her son’s car insurance coverage. Her son had caused damage to another vehicle, and Lind allegedly sought to avoid a No Insurance citation by manipulating the insurance records.
Lind’s scheme was uncovered by the Office of Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, which is leading the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson is prosecuting the case.
Lind appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on August 12, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment. She was released on bond pending trial, with a trial date yet to be set.
The charges against Lind are merely accusations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the alleged offense carries significant consequences, including the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines.
The case highlights the need for vigilance in preventing insurance fraud, which can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and communities.
As the situation unfolds, the community is left to wonder how such a scheme could have been orchestrated. One thing is certain: the pursuit of justice will continue, and Lind will have her day in court.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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