Insurance Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Columbia has confirmed that former state representative, Robert Kohn, has been convicted of insurance fraud. Kohn worked as an insurance consultant and assisted companies on worker's compensation claims. Between the years of 2002 and 2004, Kohn helped a company by the name of Knight's Services prepare its annual insurance submissions. When submitting the information to Companion Property & Casualty Insurance Company, the payroll figures were exaggerated in order to avoid higher premiums. There was approximately $370,000 in premiums that both the company and Kohn saved. Kohn could face up to $250,000 in fines and a term of imprisonment of twenty (20) years. He is currently awaiting sentencing.
When an individual is being tried or has been convicted of fraud, the penalties are usually quite substantial depending on the amount of currency involved and the extensiveness of the conspiracy. It is important to hire a criminal defense lawyer that will be able to protect your best interests and advise you on any precautions you may need to take. Until you have spoken with an attorney knowledgeable in the field of fraud, you should not speak with anyone about the case. Our criminal defense lawyers in South Carolina are very experienced with federal indictments and can help you with your case.
If you are being charged or investigated for insurance fraud, please contact one of our South Carolina lawyers for a free consultation at 1-800-94-TRIAL.
