No. Calif. Investigation Leads to Seven Arrests

June 9, 2003

An investigation involving Phil-Am Auto Body Shop in Oakland led to seven additional arrests in Alameda County. Domingo Combe, 80; Amadeo Comilang, 49; Nolasco Depadua, 45; Rodolfo Eleno, 60; Luthgarda Galvan, 44; Gracia Mangrobang, 65; and Ramon Nobela, 49; are charged with felony counts of grand theft, conspiracy and presenting fraudulent insurance claims.

Farmers Insurance Major Operations Unit, State Farm Insurance, Allstate Insurance and California State Automobile Association assisted CDI in this investigation.

The suspects were allegedly involved in separate collisions where they struck parked, unoccupied vehicles, then filed fictitious claims with Farmers Insurance.

Topics California

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