Federal authorities say 20 South Texas residents have been convicted for their roles in a scheme to defraud the American Family Life Insurance Co.
In mid-June, 36 people were indicted on accusations they participated in the scheme designed to defraud Columbus, Ga.-based AFLAC millions of dollars by filing false claims. The Justice Department says they bought accident insurance and with the connivance of two Reynosa, Mexico, doctors filed minor injury claims thought too small to draw suspicion. In return, the border-city doctors received small kickbacks.
This week, 20 defendants pleaded guilty to wire fraud. All 20 face a possible maximum of sentence of 20 years in federal prison without parole and a $250,000 fine.
Federal investigators dubbed the case “Operation Sitting Duck,” a play on the insurer’s feathered mascot.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Brown & Brown Reports Strong Q3 Revenue Growth of 35.4% 
Truck Driver in Fatal Crash Repeatedly Failed Driving Tests, Florida AG’s Office Says 
France Makes New Arrests in Louvre Heist; Jewels Still Not Found 
Florida Appeals Court Reverses $200M Jury Verdict in Maya Kowalski Case 
