Mableton man wanted on insurance fraud charges

A Mableton man is wanted after authorities say he submitted a fraudulent car insurance claim last year.

Anthony Wright, 41, is accused of giving falsified receipts to his auto insurance company for a tow after he said he struck debris on I-285, according to the office of Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King. The incident occurred in August 2021.

Wright submitted a claim that he was towed by Betsy's Tire Service, according to a news release, but investigators found the company does not do tows, nor does it provide the type of receipts Wright provided. The owner later told investigators he completed repair work for Wright prior to the incident.

Wright is charged with insurance fraud and forgery and is wanted at this time, King's office said.