LAPD Detective Arrested for Workers' Compensation Fraud
Shockingly, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested one of their detectives on suspicions of workers’ compensation fraud on October 6, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The detective had been on the force for 15 years and was assigned to the major crimes division. He was arrested on seven counts of workers’ compensation fraud, perjury, and attempted grand theft. He was released after posting $120,000 bond. He could face almost nine years in prison and a fine of over $200,000 if convicted. He is confined to his home without pay.
According to prosecutors, when on disability leave from the police force for stress, the detective operated two private businesses. He also tried to get a lifetime disability pension. The case stems from a medical claim submitted by the detective in 2007. The Los Angeles workers’ comp fraud unit found proof that the detective knowingly lied in order to get benefits that weren’t due to him.
The detective is the second LAPD officer to be arrested for workers’ compensation fraud within two weeks. Another officer was arrested September 30 for a 2008 disability claim fraud.
Some people have the perception that white collar crime is not as serious as other types of crimes. This story illustrates that that perception is not reality – this detective could end up spending almost a decade in prison and paying a very large fine, in addition to being saddled with a criminal record for the rest of his life.
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