Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Insurance fraud suspect arrested

newsobserver.com | insurance fraud suspect arrested: "Police arrested Assia Benabbou, 31, of Raleigh on suspected insurance fraud crimes.

Benabbou was arrested at her home around 6 a.m. today and processed at the Wake County Jail. She faces felony charges and could be imprisoned if convicted.

Her alleged co-conspirator, Husam Doulati, 35, also of Raleigh, is at large and wanted.

The two are accused of staging an auto accident and allegedly filing a claim for more than $5,000 with Progressive Mutual Insurance Company. The company paid the claim but a tip to the Department of Insurance led to a criminal investigation."

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