Sunday, February 25, 2007

Man Charged In Auto Insurance Fraud

Today's THV - KTHV Little Rock News Article: "Insurance investigators say a Little Rock man organized the most extensive automobile insurance fraud ring in the state's history, involving 44 accidents that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Fredrick Odell Watson, 33, surrendeed last week to face charges including engaging in a continuing criminal gang organization or enterprise, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Investigators say Watson was the ringleader of a group that intentionally staged car accidents, then filed fraudulent insurance claims for vehicle damage and lost wages. "

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