Essex County Employee Charged With Insurance Fraud for Allegedly Filing Bogus Wage Reimbursement Claims
Attorney General
Rimbert, an employee of the
"Anyone who thinks that using fraud and deceit is an easy way to obtain a few extra bucks from their insurance company should think again" said Attorney General Porrino. "This defendant is now facing serious charges as the result of her alleged attempt to illegally pad her claims."
"Lying on insurance claims is a crime, no matter how large or small the payout," said Acting insurance Fraud Prosecutor
According to prosecutors, Rimbert claimed she was absent various days of work because of incapacity and/or doctor's appointments related to motor vehicle accidents in
Rimbert also allegedly submitted forged and/or altered documents purportedly completed by her employer and doctor to
The indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Second-degree crimes carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a criminal fine of up to
Deputy Attorneys General
Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Iu noted that some important cases have started with anonymous tips. People who are concerned about insurance cheating and have information about a fraud can report it anonymously by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-877-55-FRAUD, or visiting the Web site at www.NJInsurancefraud.org. State regulations permit a reward to be paid to an eligible person who provides information that leads to an arrest, prosecution and conviction for insurance fraud.
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