Hudson 'Runner' In $3.5M Accident Insurance Fraud Scheme Gets Year And Day In Federal Prison Hudson 'Runner' In $3.5M Accident Insurance Fraud Scheme Gets Year And Day In Federal Prison Hudson 'Runner' In $3.5M Accident Insurance Fraud Scheme Gets Year And Day In Federal Prison
Hudson 'Runner' In $3.5M Accident Insurance Fraud Scheme Gets Year And Day In Federal Prison A Hudson County man is headed to federal prison for a plea-bargained year and a day for recruiting accident victims for an insurance fraud racket that racked up $3.5 million in bogus medical bills. Luis G. Aguirre, 57, of Kearny admitted in March that he worked as a “runner,” steering accident victims to various chiropractors, medical imaging centers and others who billed PIP insurance plans for medically unnecessary services. Health care providers gave Aguirre $500 in cash for each victim he delivered, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Aguirre and an employee from an auto body shop…
Morris County Mastermind Behind Bogus Life Insurance Scheme Faces Theft, Fraud Charges Morris County Mastermind Behind Bogus Life Insurance Scheme Faces Theft, Fraud Charges Morris County Mastermind Behind Bogus Life Insurance Scheme Faces Theft, Fraud Charges
Morris County Mastermind Behind Bogus Life Insurance Scheme Faces Theft, Fraud Charges The Morris County mastermind behind a bogus life insurance policy scheme who forged a victim's signature on important documents is facing insurance fraud and theft charges, authorities said Monday. John G. Vincelli, of Lake Hopatcong, submitted an unauthorized life insurance application for a client’s two children without their consent, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said Monday in a joint release with Morris County Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker. Vincelli, 35, had been receiving a commission after creating the scheme and made unauthorized withdrawals from the victim…
Bergen Accident Victim 'Runner' From Hudson Admits Role in $3.5M Insurance Fraud Bergen Accident Victim 'Runner' From Hudson Admits Role in $3.5M Insurance Fraud Bergen Accident Victim 'Runner' From Hudson Admits Role in $3.5M Insurance Fraud
Bergen Accident Victim 'Runner' From Hudson Admits Role in $3.5M Insurance Fraud A Hudson County man admitted in federal court on Tuesday that he recruited Bergen County traffic accident victims for an insurance fraud racket that racked up $3.5 million in bogus medical bills. Luis G. Aguirre, 59, of Kearny worked as a “runner,” identifying accident victims whom he then introduced to various chiropractors, medical imaging centers and others who billed PIP insurance plans for medically unnecessary services, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Health care providers gave Aguirre $500 in cash for each victim he delivered, the U.S. attorney said. Aguirre and an employee from…
Authorities: Morris County Homeowner Charged In Insurance Arson Fire Authorities: Morris County Homeowner Charged In Insurance Arson Fire Authorities: Morris County Homeowner Charged In Insurance Arson Fire
Authorities: Morris County Homeowner Charged In Insurance Arson Fire A Morris County man was charged with setting fire to his home for insurance purposes, authorities announced Friday. Gilmar Tejada, 37, was the only person in the single-family Cedar Street home in East Hanover before the Dec. 21, 2019 blaze broke out in the basement and quickly spread through the home, they said. “Subsequent investigation revealed that insurance documents related to the property were not accurate,” Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker and East Hanover Township Police Chief Christopher F. Cannizzo said in a joint announ…
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders A former Long Branch woman enlisted her son and his friend to murder her daughter more than 25 years ago and, months later, enticed them with the promise of insurance money to kill her husband, a Jackson man told a judge, according to a published report. Jose Carrero, 48, of Jackson, pleaded guilty before state Superior Court Judge Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor to two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in a plea agreement that requires him to testify against the mother and son, the Asbury Park Press reported on Friday. Carrero admitted conspiring with Dolores Morgan, formerly known as Dolor…
Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut
Man Who Admitted Killing Family, Dog Faced Fraud Probe In Connecticut The 44-year-old father of three from Connecticut accused of killing his wife, children and family dog in Florida was reportedly being accused by federal investigators for insurance fraud over the span of several years. Anthony Todt, of Colchester, Connecticut, reportedly confessed to killing his family in Celebration, Florida, last month after being taken into custody by Osceola Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to a residence in Florida on Monday, Jan. 13, to the home that the Todt family was leasing. A man - now identified as Todt - was seen taken away in handcuffs, and officials …
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two men were arrested on arson charges following an investigation into an event that took place in October regarding the theft of a vehicle.  Matthew Bittner, 38, of Monroe, and Joseph Bogdanyi, 32, Seymour,  were arrested Monday, Dec. 23, by Monroe Police following an investigation into the reported theft and arson of a vehicle. According to Monroe Police, on Oct. 23, the department received a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway of 35 Corporate Drive in Monroe.  When officers arrived, they found a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fully engulfed in flames, said Monroe …
Self-Described ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Doctor From Oakland Indicted Again, This Time By The Feds Self-Described ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Doctor From Oakland Indicted Again, This Time By The Feds Self-Described ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Doctor From Oakland Indicted Again, This Time By The Feds
Self-Described ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Doctor From Oakland Indicted Again, This Time By The Feds An Oakland physician who already pleaded guilty to state insurance fraud charges has been indicted on federal counts of prescribing opioids without a legitimate medical reason and doctoring records to cover it up. FBI agents in May arrested Robert Delagente -- who they said called himself the “Candy Man” and the “El Chapo of Opioids” – during raids at two of his offices in Oakland. Federal authorities began investigating Delagente, 45, after two former employees accused him of firing them because they didn’t want to participate in his schemes. Delagente routinely prescribed oxycodone, Perc…
Newark Residents Charged In $235K Insurance Fraud Scheme Newark Residents Charged In $235K Insurance Fraud Scheme Newark Residents Charged In $235K Insurance Fraud Scheme
Newark Residents Charged In $235K Insurance Fraud Scheme Seven people, almost all from New Jersey, have been charged in connection with a scheme to steal $235,000 from three insurance annuity policies issued by Lincoln Financial Group, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Thursday.  Authorities say the company received death claims benefit applications from people posing as beneficiaries. The thefts occurred between December 2015 and September 2016, authorities also said.  The following people were charged in an indictment handed up last month:  • Gaetanina Nicole Zarbo, 34, of New Albany, Ohio, who was charged with three c…
Oakland 'Candy Man' Doc Who Dubbed Himself ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Admits Scamming Insurers Oakland 'Candy Man' Doc Who Dubbed Himself ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Admits Scamming Insurers Oakland 'Candy Man' Doc Who Dubbed Himself ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Admits Scamming Insurers
Oakland 'Candy Man' Doc Who Dubbed Himself ‘El Chapo Of Opioids' Admits Scamming Insurers An Oakland doctor who boasted of being the “El Chapo of Opioids” will be sentenced to a plea-bargained five years in state prison after admitting that he submitted $32,000 in bogus health insurance claims. Under the terms of his deal with the state, Robert Delagente will be sentenced to the five years on Jan. 10 in exchange for pleading guilty to health care claims fraud during a hearing in Superior Court in Hackensack. Delagente, 45, admitted that he submitted seven fraudulent claims to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey totaling $32,006 between May and December 2016 while practicing at …
WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor
WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor A West New York couple turned themselves in Friday after they were charged with fraudulently obtaining insurance reimbursement for a cancelled trip, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.  David Lutchmidat, 56, and 50-year-old Yvonne Sanichar were accompanied by attorneys when they reported to the prosecutor's office in Jersey City, where they were both arrested on charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception. Lutchmidat was also charged with forgery.  Both were released on their own recognizance.  Authorities say the two tried to get insurance reimbursement for a …
Reputed Mobster Who Admitted Staging Robbery Of Union Business Sentenced Reputed Mobster Who Admitted Staging Robbery Of Union Business Sentenced Reputed Mobster Who Admitted Staging Robbery Of Union Business Sentenced
Reputed Mobster Who Admitted Staging Robbery Of Union Business Sentenced An Atlantic City man who authorities said is a member of a Philadelphia mob family was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison Thursday for offenses including pretending to rob a Union County business in order to scam its insurance company.  Salvatore "Sam" Piccolo, 67, was also sentenced on a charge of distributing 216 grams of methamphetamine in Camden County as well as wire fraud for his part in the staged holdup.  Earlier this year, Piccolo admitted in court that he and an accomplice entered a Union pawnshop on April 19, 2014, pretending to sell merchandise made of silver. T…