This week, a group of seven individuals in South Carolina confessed to their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that deceived Aflac Insurance and other insurers, leading to the submission of false claims that exceeded $70,000 in total.
Surprisingly, despite the serious nature of their crimes, none will face prison time.
Fraudulent Activities Uncovered
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) reported that these defendants were responsible for filing numerous claims using the same forged medical documents.
Aflac first tipped off the DOI about the suspicious activities, which triggered an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Details of Sentencing
During their sentencing, three of the defendants received suspended prison sentences.
Here are the specifics of their cases:
- Maurice Kendall Kollock was found to have submitted 81 fraudulent claims.
Although he was sentenced to five years in prison, this sentence was suspended, allowing him to be placed on probation instead.
He has also been ordered to pay $67,000 in restitution.
- Ra Kem Dal Von Townsend was caught filing five false claims and opted to plead guilty to one charge.
His consequence? A suspended one-year prison sentence and a restitution requirement of $6,000.
- Laquasia Dontay Hepburn was connected to a fraudulent claim involving misrepresentation exceeding $1,000.
She received a sentence of eight months, which was similarly suspended, and an order to repay $1,500.
Conclusion of the Case
The DOI did not disclose further details regarding the fraudulent activities or the reasons behind the leniency shown in their sentencing.
Source: Insurancejournal.com
