On May 29th, 2014

CDI Detectives Arrest Postal Worker For Workers’ Comp Fraud 249 false mileage claims

csleaOn May 22, 2014, California Department of Insurance detectives arrested a San Jacinto woman suspected of filing fraudulent claims for mileage reimbursements associated with an allegedly fraudulent workers' compensation claim.

Jackie Sebastian, 60, a Postal Service mail processing clerk is facing felony insurance fraud and grand theft charges for submitting 249 false claims for mileage reimbursements.

According to detectives, Sebastian had filed a workers' compensation claim for $65,273.43 for transportation costs associated with mileage to and from her medical appointments. She received $13, 990 for mileage reimbursement, which according to detectives was not connected  to any legitimate medical or pharmacy visits.

"Every cent spent on fraudulent claims adds up," said California Statewide Law Enforcement President Alan Barcelona.  "CDI investigators are chipping away, case by case, to stop these thieves from stealing from those who rightfully need this benefit, and costing us all in higher premiums."

If convicted Sebastian faces a maximum of five years in jail, a possible fine and full restitution. This was a joint investigation between the California Department of Insurance, the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.

California Statewide
Law Enforcement Association

Headquarters:
2600 River Plaza Drive
#250
Sacramento, CA 95833 916.696.6023
800.522.2873
Southern Office:
5762 Bolsa Ave, Suite 104
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
916.696.6023
Member Association of PORAC

About CSLEA

CSLEA Board and OfficersAffiliatesCSLEA Foundation

News Center

Monthly NewsletterCalendarVideos

Contact CSLEA

Legal

Legal StaffAdmonishment StatementLegal Defense FundKnow Your Rights VideosLegal FAQLegal Representation CommitteePeace Officer Bill of Rights

Politics

CSLEA Legislative UpdateLegislative Request FormLegislationPAC EndorsementsGeneral Election Results

Membership

Join CSLEAAddress Update
Member Services StaffMembership ServicesMember BenefitsScholarshipCSLEA DiscountsSupervisors & Managers
© Copyright  - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
twitterfacebookyoutube-playinstagramvimeo