Wilson, North Carolina, Crop Insurance Adjuster Sentenced
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According to the Criminal Information and information provided in open court, SASSER, a crop insurance adjuster for
The scheme consisted of adjusters, including SASSER, who would submit a false assessment of loss on a Proof of Loss form which was mailed or wired to the insurance company. The co-conspiring insurance agent would collect pay-offs for the inflated loss adjustments from the co-conspiring farms and would share the monies with the adjusters, including SASSER.
During the course of the investigation, SASSER lied to federal law enforcement officers. SASSER also sent a letter to the
The Criminal Information further states that on
"Adjusters play an important role when adjusting claims for producers. The sentencing of an insurance adjuster in this case should serve as a strong deterrent to those who chose to commit fraud against the federal crop insurance program and will help protect the integrity of this program by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are safeguarded," stated
Special Agent in Charge Jeannine A. Hammett, IRS-Criminal Investigation stated, "This criminal enterprise reaped thousands of dollars in profits by engaging in insurance fraud and money laundering. IRS-Criminal Investigation will zealously pursue individuals involved in such blatant and far-reaching criminal activity."
Investigation of this case was conducted by the
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