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world3 months ago

Wendy Osefo Arrested on Fraud Charges Amid 'Real Housewives' Controversy

Wendy Osefo, a sociology professor and cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' was arrested in Maryland on 16 counts of insurance fraud related to a staged home burglary, with allegations that she and her husband inflated insurance claims and falsely reported stolen items. The charges stem from a reported incident in April 2024, which was later revealed to be rigged, and the case involves allegations of conspiracy and false statements. Osefo, who joined Wesleyan University in 2024, was teaching a sociology class at the time of her arrest, and her students expressed shock at the news.

via The Wesleyan Argus|
#arrest#insurance-fraud#maryland
crime1 year ago

California Car Insurance Scam Unmasked: Bear Costume Fraud Exposed

Four Los Angeles residents were arrested for allegedly staging fake bear attacks on their vehicles using a bear costume to claim insurance payouts totaling $141,839. The California Department of Insurance, with help from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, determined the supposed bear in the video evidence was a person in a costume. The suspects face charges of insurance fraud and conspiracy, with the case under review by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.

via NPR|
#arrests#bear-costume#california
crime1 year ago

California Car Insurance Scam Unveiled: Fake Bear Attacks with Costume

Four individuals in Los Angeles were arrested for insurance fraud after falsely claiming a bear damaged their cars, including a Rolls-Royce, when it was actually a person in a bear costume. The California Department of Insurance, with assistance from biologists and law enforcement, determined the scam through video evidence and a search warrant that uncovered the costume. The suspects defrauded insurance companies of $141,839 and are facing charges of fraud and conspiracy.

via The Guardian US|
#arrests#bear-costume#california
crime1 year ago

California Residents Arrested for Bear Costume Insurance Fraud Scheme

Four individuals in Los Angeles were arrested for insurance fraud after allegedly using a bear costume to fake vehicle damage and claim insurance payouts. The suspects, who filed claims stating a bear had damaged their cars, were caught when investigators from the California Department of Insurance suspected the footage showed a person in a costume. The scheme, dubbed Operation Bear Claw, led to the recovery of a bear costume and the revelation that $141,839 had already been paid out by insurance companies. The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is handling the prosecution.

via ABC News|
#arrests#bear-costume#california
crime1 year ago

California Residents Arrested for Bear Costume Insurance Fraud Scheme

Four individuals in Southern California were arrested for insurance fraud after staging car damage incidents using a person in a bear costume to simulate bear attacks. The suspects submitted false claims for damage to luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes models, costing insurance companies $141,839. The scheme was uncovered when investigators determined the 'bear' in the submitted videos was actually a person in a costume. Charges are pending review by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.

via NBC News|
#arrests#bear-costume#california
crime1 year ago

LA Residents Arrested for Faking Bear Attack on Luxury Cars for Insurance Fraud

Four individuals from Glendale and Valley Village, California, have been arrested for allegedly using a bear costume to commit insurance fraud. Dubbed "Operation Bear Claw," the suspects claimed a bear damaged their luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and Mercedes, by submitting video footage to insurance companies. However, investigations revealed the "bear" was a person in a costume, leading to charges of conspiracy and insurance fraud. The scheme defrauded insurance companies of nearly $150,000.

via LAist|
#arrests#bear-costume#california
crime1 year ago

California Residents Arrested for Staging Bear Suit Insurance Scam

Four Californians were arrested for allegedly using a bear costume to damage their luxury vehicles and claim insurance payouts. The suspects reportedly staged incidents where a 'bear' clawed into a Rolls Royce and two Mercedes models, leading to $141,839 in fraudulent claims. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Bear Claw," involved reviewing video footage and consulting a biologist, who confirmed the 'bear' was a person in costume. Detectives found the costume and meat claws at the suspects' home.

via POLITICO|
#bear-costume#california#crime
crime1 year ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested for Staging Viral Belt Parkway Crash for Insurance Fraud

A Brooklyn man, Maikel Martinez, has been charged with staging a car crash on the Belt Parkway as part of an insurance scam, which was captured on a victim's dash cam. The incident involved Martinez and others forcibly stopping a vehicle and ramming it, endangering lives. Martinez, who was a passenger in the car, faces charges including insurance fraud and reckless endangerment, with a potential sentence of up to seven years if convicted. The Queens District Attorney has urged other potential victims of staged crashes to report to the NYPD's Fraudulent Collision Investigation Squad.

via CBS New York|
#belt-parkway#brooklyn#crime
crime1 year ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested for Viral Staged Crash in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A Brooklyn man, Maikel Martinez, has been arrested and charged with staging a motor vehicle accident on the Belt Parkway, an incident that was captured on dash cam and went viral. Martinez, along with others, allegedly orchestrated the crash by cutting off and then reversing into another vehicle, endangering lives and potentially committing insurance fraud. He faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and conspiracy, and could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

via ABC7 New York|
#belt-parkway#brooklyn#crime