Several people were arrested for auto insurance fraud as the result of a six-month sting operation dubbed “The Fast and the Fraudulent,” conducted by the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATTF) and the Organized Auto Insurance Fraud Task Force. Felony arrest warrants issued by the Santa Clara County, Calif. District Attorney’s Office for 40 people allegedly involved in the operation, and 30 suspects are in custody.
The majority of arrests made were owners and operators at 25 different Santa Clara County body shops. Numerous other arrest warrants were served on individuals reportedly participating in insurance fraud using their own vehicles.
The operation targeting insurance fraud is continuing and more arrests are expected. Several body shops are cooperating with authorities to identify other businesses and individuals that have participated in insurance fraud. The district attorney anticipates issuing additional complaints for individuals who allegedly participated in insurance fraud with the body shops. Bureau of Automotive Repair investigators participating in the raids are seeking to revoke the licenses of shops involved.
Law enforcement officials noticed a nationwide increase in the filing of false reports of auto theft and vandalism in order to facilitate insurance fraud. San Jose Police Lieutenant Dale Morgan, commander of RATTF, noted the alleged involvement of the illegal street racing culture in many of these false reports.
Topics Fraud
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