Raleigh Bail Bondsman Accused of Felonious Restraint

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release:

Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin today announced the arrest of Adrian Bernard Dais, Jr., 31, of 2022-C Quail Forest Drive, Raleigh; he is charged with one count of felonious restraint.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Dais of restraining a person and transporting them from the place of the initial restraint on June 14, 2016. Investigators allege Dais moved the individual to another location without his consent.

Dais was arrested on Dec. 16 in Wake County and released under a written promise to appear in court.

The Department of Insurance employs 20 sworn state law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating and prosecuting claims of insurance and bail bonding fraud. Since Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin took office in 2009, criminal investigators have made more than 1,500 arrests, resulting in more than 750 criminal convictions with more than 250 cases currently pending court. These efforts have delivered more than $72.1 million in restitution and recoveries for victims.

An estimated 10 cents of every dollar paid in premiums goes toward the payment of fraudulent claims. To report suspected fraud, contact the Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations Division at 919-807-6840. Callers may remain anonymous. Information is also available at www.ncdoi.com.

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