Federal Insurance Fraud Defense - White Collar Crime Lawyer
Posted August 7, 2026
Federal insurance fraud can be charged when a scheme crosses state lines through the mail or interstate wires, or when it falls under 18 U.S.C. § 1033. Prosecutors must prove a scheme and specific intent to defraud, not just a disputed or overstated claim. Mail and wire fraud can bring up to 20 years per count, while § 1033 offenses generally carry up to 10 years, or 15 years if an insurer’s solvency is jeopardized.
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