New York Police Arrest 13 Suspects in Car Insurance Fraud Scheme

Police in New York say 13 people staged minor car accidents to get thousands of dollars’ worth of unnecessary medical treatment from four Bronx clinics.

The 13 people were arrested Tuesday on insurance fraud and grand larceny charges stemming from at least five wrecks. Two suspects are still at large.

Police say the ring targeted car insurance companies, taking advantage of a state law that entitles people involved in a crash to $50,000 worth of medical benefits.

Police say a ringleader would set up the accidents and pay about $500 to those involved in a crash. They would refuse treatment at the accident scene, then go to clinics for acupuncture, physical therapy and other medical care. Insurance companies footed the bill.

Police are investigating whether the clinics were in on the scam.

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• June 20, 2008 at 12:27 pm

  I Love New Yorkl says:

  Don't live there if you don't like the Bronx. Many people do. IJ posters have made horribly disparaging remarks about followers of Islam; residents of New Orleans, etc etc. Bu... read more
• June 20, 2008 at 7:33 am

  Dread says:

  Until and unless there's public outrage, human garbage like this will continue to thrive in sewers like the Bronx. I agree with all that these spineless thieves should get jai... read more
• June 19, 2008 at 5:48 am

  johnny says:

  agreed Gill. There is never any fraud in insurance claims just like lawsuits for $6B for a twisted ankle is never about the money. I think the Moran poster used a wrong vowel,... read more