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p>This Wednesday, four men and five women were arrested in connection with an investigation focused on £450,000 suspicious household insurance claims. The arrests were made across England focusing on 10 local police force areas.
With the largest alleged claim reaching around £60,000, accounts are thought to include a £2,500 claim for bathroom fittings, which were said to be destroyed when someone fell out of the bath, a £1,750 claim for sofas drenched in paint after someone fell off a ladder whilst decorating the room.
The claims are thought to have been repeated and in some cases exaggerated or completely made up.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Wood, Head of IFED, said the nationwide operation involving 60 City of London Police officers demonstrates the force’s continued commitment to targeting those believed to be attempting to trick firms with bogus claims.
He added: “It may seem like a simple way to top-up your bank account or swap old for new but ultimately anyone who lies about losing or damaging household items is committing insurance fraud and should not be surprised when Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department detectives come knocking at their door.”
The individuals were arrested at their homes, two based in Essex, one in Gwent, three in Metropolitan, one in Norfolk, one in Surrey and another in the West Midlands.
In line with a complex fraud investigation, nine arrests have been made….
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