March 2016 Volume 6 - Issue 9 Since January 2012, the clinic billed nearly $1.5 million in claims while operating unlicensed. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Unlicensed Clinic 2 Director Message 3 Most Wanted 5 Spotlight on FIFEC 8 Statewide Arrests 10 Statewide Contacts HEADER HERE DIF Arrests Doctor, Owners in Miami Unlicensed Clinic Scheme Six subjects were arrested by the Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) following a 14-month investigation into straw ownership and insurance fraud. Ivan Riano, 38, and Mariagny Jacomino, 31, husband and wife, were identified as the true owners of Care Resources Group, LLC, a PIP clinic in Miami. Riano and Jacomino paid Dr. Mario Torres, 61, to be the straw owner to avoid licensing of the clinic by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Since January 2012, the clinic billed nearly $1.5 million in claims while operating unlicensed. DIF launched the investigation, dubbed Operation Full Circle, into this clinic after an insurance carrier had obtained an affidavit from Dr. Mario Torres that he was not the true owner of Care Resources Group. After a series of interviews regarding the ownership of the clinic, and a closer look into the clinic s financial records, DIF learned that Riano and Jacomino were the true owners. The investigation went on to reveal that Riano and Jacomino used a check cashing store to cash more than $518,000 in payments from insurance carriers and law firms, including 11 instances of structuring where checks were cashed in excess of $10,000 in an attempt to evade proper reporting. Riano and Jacomino also created and used two shell corporations, M J Billing and Medical Plus Equipment Rental, to launder monies received by Care Resources Group. Also charged as part of the scheme were Enrique Iglesias, 41, owner/manager of Convenient Check Cashing Corporation and his employee Alejandro Casanova, 37, for their involvement in cashing checks, laundering proceeds from the clinic and failing to maintain proper records. A tow truck operator, Julio A Gomez Lopez, 42, was also arrested for soliciting accident victims and referring them to Care Resources Group. Charges against these subjects include organized scheme to defraud, unlicensed clinic, insurance fraud, grand theft, solicitation and patient brokering. Additional arrests are anticipated. Care Resources Group, located at 7480 SW 40 Street, Suite 660, in Miami, was originally incorporated in November 2008.
The PIP Source Page 2 A Message From DIF Director Simon Blank Operating under the direction of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Florida s Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) is a national leader in the fight against insurance fraud, continuously ranking in the top five among all states fraud bureaus and divisions. DIF investigates criminal acts of suspected insurance fraud perpetrated by individual citizens, insurance agents, insurance companies and businesses. The nature of our investigative duties involve, but are not limited to, workers compensation fraud, auto fraud, marine fraud, healthcare fraud, title fraud and homeowners fraud. Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime. It is estimated that insurance fraud costs the United States $80 billion dollars or more a year, which is ultimately passed down to consumers. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF) estimates this fraud to cost approximately $950 per family. As you continue with your day to day duties and responsibilities, remember, your agency and community play a vital role in protecting Florida s consumers from becoming victims of fraudulent behavior and our combined efforts will bolster the state s future success in combating fraud. If you ever suspect insurance fraud in your community you can always reach out to the Division s Fraud Tip Hotline by calling 1-800-378-0445 or please feel free to contact DIF directly by calling (850) 413-3115. Through a constructive and proactive rapport DIF can continue to increase the level of excellence that is currently established within all of the law enforcement agencies and their respective communities here in Florida. On behalf of Florida s Division of Insurance Fraud, thank you for your continued support.
March 2016 Page 3 30 Arrests For Staged Crashes in Miami / Jacksonville It was a busy month when it came to making arrests for staged crashes, as the Florida Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) made 30 arrests in Jacksonville and Miami during February, including eight organizers and/or recruiters. Between January 2011 and May 2015, more than $781,000 in fraudulent claims were submitted by 40 different clinics and/or providers to 16 different insurance carriers in 17 separate staged crashes. Four organizers were arrested in Miami, including Jorge Michael Iraldi Piriz, 40, for organizing three paper crashes in 2013 resulting in more than $14,500 in false claims; Jose Alberto Cruz Vigoa, 52, for organizing a 2012 staged crash resulting in more than $101,000 in false claims; Nolberto Perez, 37, for organizing a 2012 staged crash resulting in more than $89,000 in false claims; and Liusdany Delrisco, 24, for organizing two 2015 staged crashes resulting in more than $83,000 in false claims. Four organizers were arrested in Jacksonville, including Danilo Padron, 40, for organizing a 2011 staged crash resulting in more than $47,000 in false claims; Denner Lopez Girbau, 37, for organizing two 2011 staged crashes resulting in more than $109,000 in false claims; and Jobitza Baine Berberena Soto, 36, and Ariel Martin Lopez, 41, for organizing a 2011 staged crash resulting in more than $53,000 in false claims. Lt Bill Lee Retires After 15 Year Career With DIF Lieutenant William Bill Lee is retiring from the Division of Insurance Fraud after 15 1/2 years. Lt. Lee started with the Division as a Law Enforcement Investigator in September 2000. He joined the Division after taking an early retirement from the Sunrise Police Department where he served as a police officer, detective, and sergeant for almost 20 years. Prior to that he was a police officer for more than three years with the Police Department in New Haven, Connecticut. Lt. Lee was promoted to the position of lieutenant over the Ft. Lauderdale PIP Squad in April 2010. He has seen many changes in the agency and in the fight against fraud over the past 15 years. His last day with the agency is March 31. We applaud Bill for more than 38 years of service in law enforcement and wish him a long and healthy retirement. David Brasil aka David Cavalcante Brasil White Male, 40 years old 5 10, Brown Eyes, Black Hair Warrant Information: Warrant/Case #: 15007171CF10A Felony Warrant Charge: Staged Accident and Insurance Fraud. Details: The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) is attempting to locate David Brasil in reference to the outstanding warrant. Brasil is wanted for his role in multiple PIP fraud related crimes, including organizing a staged accident in 2011 resulting in more than $78,000 in fraudulent billing. Brasil was also the owner of the PIP clinic where participants were directed for treatment. Brasil has yet to be found since his warrant was issued in September 2015. His warrant is full extradition. Brasil may have returned to Brazil. If you know where Brasil can be located, please contact the Division of Insurance Fraud at 1-800-378-0445. Check out the DFS Most Wanted at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/pressoffice/mostwanted/
The PIP Source Page 4 March is Fraud Awareness Month Every day in Florida, fake auto accidents result in millions of dollars in fake insurance claims being paid. Who pays for these claims? You do - in the form of higher insurance premiums. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) fraud is a serious crime with consequences. When someone commits auto insurance fraud, you pay the price. Auto insurance fraud can cost you and your family hundreds of dollars a year in higher insurance costs. The Division of Insurance Fraud has eight dedicated PIP squads and more than 40 detectives to rein in these crimes and arrest the persons involved in fraud. Florida now has dedicated prosecutors throughout the state to handle PIP fraud, and the courts are sentencing persons convicted of insurance fraud to prison. Our goal is to promote a level of consistency in prosecutions to take a tougher stand against fraud, and impose harsher sanctions, including jail, fines, and licensing sanctions. We are working to increase public awareness of insurance fraud, the seriousness of this crime and its impact on the community as a whole, and educate people about the potential penalties they face for participating in this activity. The Division of Insurance Fraud will pay up to $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved in insurance fraud. If you see something, say something. Call the Florida Department of Financial Services Insurance Fraud Hotline at 1-800-378-0445 to report a crime.
March 2016 Page 5 PIP FRAUD SPOTLIGHT ON FIFEC This year the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC) 24th Annual Conference will take place June 8-10, 2016, in Orlando. The conference is attended by various law enforcement officials, insurance investigators and professionals, members of International Association of Special Investigative Units (IASIU) and National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII). The Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee began as the Annual Training Seminar representing the Florida Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) community in 1992. DIF hosted this first seminar, which was actually a one-day, open forum-type workshop held in Altamonte Springs, with no agenda other than to foster a favorable working environment between the public and private sectors involved in the fight against insurance fraud. The FIFEC seminar grew to more than 500 attendees in 2010, more than 700 attendees in 2012, and in 2014 and 2015 more than 1,000 individuals were present to celebrate our 22nd and 23rd years. FIFEC has offered continuous annual training seminars for DIF and SIU investigators, other law enforcement officers, prosecutors, insurance carrier adjusters and management, insurance defense attorneys and others in the ongoing fight to combat all forms of insurance fraud. This year's conference will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center, located at 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando, where it has been hosted since 2004. Expected this year as speakers are Eric W. Miller, Inspector General, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Simon Blank, Director, Division of Insurance Fraud, Jeffery L. Ashton, State Attorney, Florida 9 th Judicial Circuit, Orlando & Osceola Counties, and Bradley Snyder, Executive Chairman of FIFEC. Included among this year s 60 course offerings are the following PIP-related courses: The Adjuster s Toolbox Operation Fraudulent Pain The Rise of Glass Claims in Florida Florida Auto Glass Litigation: PIP 2.0? Combating Low-Impact Insurance Claims Scientifically Proving the Auto Fraud Claim Introduction to Windshield Defense Litigation Vehicular Accident Analysis The Big Picture The Staged Accident Lights, Camera, Crash Motorcycle Accident Analysis and Reconstruction Beating Vehicular Fraud With Forensic Investigation The 2016 Fraud Olympics Weaving Straw Into Gold The Florida PIP Statute That Was Then This is Now Investigations of Medical Clinics Involving Straw Ownership www.the-strawman-clini.com: ABC s of Unlicensed Clinics How To Determine If Injuries Resulted From Auto Accidents Straw Ownerships: Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain Uncovering Clinic-Related Issues: How to Develop and Utilize Evidence Let Your Fingers Do The Walking Utilizing Coding Guidance to Defend Your Claim Biomechanical Analysis of Injury From Accident to Injury: What Really Happened and When? Car Trek: TNC Boldly Addressing the Coverage and Fraud Issues Surrounding Transportation Go to www.fifec.org and register today and join the fight against insurance fraud in Florida.
The PIP Source Page 6 PIP FRAUD SPOTLIGHT ON FIFEC The Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC) is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Joint (DIF/SIU) Division of Insurance Fraud / Special Investigative Units Conference at the Caribe Royale Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, FL, June 8-10, 2016. WHAT: 24th Annual Conference Insurance FRAUD AWARENESS Conference WHERE: Caribe Royale Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida WHEN: June 8-10, 2016 (Opening Ceremonies begin June 8 th at 11 AM) WHY: The FIFEC Conference is nationally and internationally recognized for creating strong relationships between the approximate 1,000 attendees from the Special Investigative Units, the Florida Chapters of the International Association of Investigative Units, the Division of Insurance Fraud (Florida Department of Financial Services), Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement, State Prosecutors, Department of Insurance Fraud [Fraud Bureau] Representatives from multiple States and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) through educational courses, training and networking. Please join us, our sponsors and exhibitors as we unite in the fight against insurance fraud. VISUALS: The conference is very reasonably priced, as low as $195 [early bird registration through April 30 th ]. FIFEC offers Law Enforcement grants for qualified applicants that are certified Law Enforcement. We offer and make available Continuing Education (CE/CLE) credits for attorneys, insurance adjusters and some law enforcement. Our speakers are State Certified and are hand selected. Many of our presenters have taught locally, nationally and internationally. KEYNOTE: FIFEC is proud to announce that Eric W. Miller, Inspector General, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration will be our Keynote Speaker. Simon Blank, Director, Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Fraud will also be speaking as we unite in Fraud Awareness and Education. The All-Star line-up will also include Mary Huggins, Captain, Orange County Sheriff's Office, Jeffery L. Ashton, State Attorney, Florida 9 th Judicial Circuit, Orlando & Osceola Counties and Bradley Snyder, Executive Chairman of FIFEC. The opening ceremonies and conference will begin sharply at 11 AM with the Orange County Sheriff s Office Honor Guard and the Pledge of Allegiance. CONTACTS: Website: WWW.FIFEC.ORG Website: PUBLICRELATIONS@FIFEC.ORG Olimpia Albinson, Allstate Insurance Company Brett Kelley, Personable Insurance Company Carmen Lambert, National General Insurance Company
March 2016 Page 7 PIP FRAUD SPOTLIGHT ON FIFEC IMPORTANT DATES REGISTRATION: On-Line Registration: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/caribe-royale-allsuite -Hotel-and-Convention-Center/bookings.jsp?hotelID=5636&groupID=1485101 FIFEC Group Code: 14990 Use this code to avoid the resort fee Through 4/30/2016 (postmarked): $195 ~ Early Bird Special 5/1 5/31/2016 (postmarked): $225 6/1 6/07/2016 (postmarked): $250 Walk In Fee: $275 WHERE: CARIBE ROYALE: (800) 537-7737 Mention FIFEC for the special rate of $149.00 [no resort fee] (The hotel sold out the past two years, so book early!) AWARDS: On-Line Nominations: https://fifec.org/awards.html Nominations Deadline: May 1, 2016 ~ Law Enforcement Detective/Investigator of the Year ~ Insurance Investigator of the Year ~ Analyst of the Year ~ Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year ~ Insurance Defense Attorney of the Year ~ Jerry Zappolo Distinguished Service Award LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS: Apply On-Line: http://fifec.org/grants.html Reserved for Law Enforcement, government investigators and prosecutors only! VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer On-Line: http://fifec.org/volunteers.html We encourage attendees to be a part of the conference by volunteering to proctor a class. FIFEC is a VOLUNTEER organization, and we thank you for your support!!!
The PIP Source Page 8 Statewide PIP Arrests February 2016 Each issue will provide a list of PIP arrests made by the offices throughout the State. Along with each defendant s name and age, we will include: the type of scheme involved; the fraud dollar amount; clinic name(s); victim insurance company name(s); and the arresting office. If you need additional details on any of these arrests, please contact Capt. Smith. Clifton Donnell Green, 30 - application fraud (Gainsco) W Jorge Michael Iraldi Piriz, 40 - paper acct 10/27/13 - $3,075 - Excellent Health Services / Health & Wellness Services (Geico) M Jorge Michael Iraldi Piriz, 40 - paper acct 10/30/13 - $2,976 - Gonzalez Medical Center (Geico) M Jorge Michael Iraldi Piriz, 40 - paper acct 11/26/13 - $6,980 - Medical Wellness Services (Geico) M Cristin Jerome Morse, 35 - application fraud (Progressive) B Danilo Padron, 40 - staged acct 01/06/11 (recruiter) $47,440 - All Care & Rehab Center / American Therapeutic / D & G Medical Center / Diagnostic & Radiology of Miami / YH Imaging (Allstate / Geico / Kingsway Amigo) M Leonardo J Arrate, 60 - staged acct 04/09/11 (driver) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Nolberto Perez, 37 - staged acct 10/20/12 (recruiter) $89,305 - Emmanuel Therapeutic / Lauralex Medical Services (FAJUA / ELCO) M Maria Mileidy Pena Lopez, 45 - staged acct 04/09/11 (driver) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Maryel K Torres, 36 - application fraud (Esurance) B Nicole Marie Singleton, 30 - false claim damage to vehicle - $1,154 (Progressive) P Jehoakim Victor, 27 - fake ins card (Geico) O Lisinio Alexander Riveron, 41 - staged acct 01/18/12 (passenger) $55,824 - Florida Superior Imaging / Intermas Medical Center / Premier Therapy Center (Geico / United Auto) M Dagmar Erviti, 38 - application fraud (Windhaven) M Lisandra Losada Lamas, 29 - paper acct 10/27/13 - $1,500 - Health & Wellness Services (Geico) M Carlos Noel Mendez, 39 - vehicle ditching - $16,964 (MetLife) B Jennifer Lara, 21 - staged acct 07/22/14 (driver) $34,408 - Angels Diagnostic Group / Facility Medical Center / Golden Health Solutions / ISO Diagnostic Testing / Rehab & Wellness Services (United Auto) M Jeremias Mendes da Costa, 29 - false claim vehicle repair - $3,899 (National Indemnity) O Ronal Jean, 30 - sale of fake ins card (Gainsco) W Jose Alberto Cruz Vigoa, 52 - staged acct 05/06/12 (recruiter) $101,789 - AR Physical Therapy Corp / B & A Diagnostic / Doctors Professional Medical / New Life Care Services / Psychologist Technology / Ultra Care & Diagnostic Corp / Universal X-Rays (Geico / United Auto) M Denner Lopez Girbau, 37 - staged acct 02/09/11 (recruiter) $54,062 - Baymeadows Injury Center (State Farm / Victoria Fire & Casualty) J Jobitza Baine Berberena Soto, 36 - staged acct 04/09/11 (recruiter) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Sheila Belen Saravia, 24 - staged acct 04/22/15 (passenger) $66,514 - Health & Wellness Services / Health Professional Services (Ocean Harbor / Windhaven) M Liusdany Delrisco, 24 - staged acct 04/22/15 (recruiter) $66,514 - Health & Wellness Services / Health Professional Services (Ocean Harbor / Windhaven) M Liusdany Delrisco, 24 - staged acct 05/04/15 (recruiter) $17,326 - Health Professional Services (Nationwide / Windhaven) M Victor Hernandez Acevedo, 22 - staged acct 05/04/15 (passenger / recruiter) $17,326 - Health Professional Services (Nationwide / Windhaven) M Code B (Broward) F (Ft Myers) J (Jacksonville) M (Miami) O (Orlando) P (Pensacola) TL (Tallahassee) T (Tampa/St Pete) W (West Palm Beach)
March 2016 Page 9 Statewide PIP Arrests February 2016 Each issue will provide a list of PIP arrests made by the offices throughout the State. Along with each defendant s name and age, we will include: the type of scheme involved; the fraud dollar amount; clinic name(s); victim insurance company name(s); and the arresting office. If you need additional details on any of these arrests, please contact Capt. Smith. Yanexis Bicet Calvo, 35 - staged acct 02/09/11 (driver) $54,062 - Baymeadows Injury Center (State Farm / Victoria Fire & Casualty) J Ariel Martin Lopez, 41 - staged acct 04/09/11 (recruiter) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Beronica Garcia Flores, 27 - application fraud (Progressive) W Analin Reyes Martin, 32 - staged acct 04/09/11 (passenger) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Mailin Soto-Martin, 27 - staged acct 04/09/11 (passenger) $53,612 - Advanced MRI Diagnostics / Baymeadows Injury Center, LLC / EMED Primary Care & Walk In Clinic / First Coast MD (Sentry / Star Casualty / State Farm) J Rosalyn Torrens Calderon, 37 - staged acct 03/22/12 (driver) $56,143 - Gate Parkway Diagnostic Center / Wellness Rehabilitation Services (Farmers / Peachtree) J Daniel J. Baldwin, 32 - sale of fake ins card (Permanent General) T William Demkow, 28 - licensed agent / application fraud (Mendota) F Ivan Riano, 38 - unlicensed clinic owner - $1,476,988 - Care Resources Group, LLC (25 carriers) M Mariagny Jacomino, 31 - unlicensed clinic owner - $1,476,988 - Care Resources Group, LLC (25 carriers) M Mario Torres, 61 - medical doctor / straw owner - $1,476,988 - Care Resources Group, LLC (25 carriers) M Enrique Iglesias, 41 - money laundering - Care Resources Group, LLC (25 carriers) M Alejandro Casanova, 37 - money laundering - Care Resources Group, LLC (25 carriers) M Julio A Gomez Lopez, 42 - tow truck driver / solicitation - Care Resources Group, LLC (???) M Pedro Luis Lopez, 64 - application fraud (Progressive) O Elucia Michel, 46 - fake ins card (AGIC) O Nidya Laverde, 36 - staged acct 02/27/11 (passenger) $55,646 - Baymeadows Injury Center (Palm / State Farm) J Ricardo Alonso Avendano, 39 - staged acct 02/27/11 (driver) $55,646 - Baymeadows Injury Center (Palm / State Farm) J Erminsul Vega-Guevara, 45 - staged acct 02/09/11 (driver) $54,062 - Baymeadows Injury Center (State Farm / Victoria Fire & Casualty) J Diana Chilito, 26 - staged acct 02/09/11 (passenger) $54,062 - Baymeadows Injury Center (State Farm / Victoria Fire & Casualty) J Abdalla A Deiab, 62 - application fraud (Infinity) O Paul E Stevens, 55 - false claim vehicle ditching (Travelers) O Denner Lopez Girbau, 37 - staged acct 02/27/11 (recruiter) $55,646 - Baymeadows Injury Center (Palm / State Farm) J Enrique Alejandro Chang, 36 - staged acct 11/16/12 (driver) $85,634 - East Coast Medical Rehab / Facility Medical Center / ISO Diagnostic Testing / Med Rehab of Florida / Miami Neurological Institute / Millennium Diagnostic Imaging Center / Rehab & Wellness Services / YH Imaging (Geico / Progressive / State Farm) M Eddy Rodriguez, 28 - staged acct 11/17/14 (passenger) $32,994 - Davila Medical Center (Geico) M Keinzel K Kane, 56 - staged acct 01/31/12 (passenger) $15,865 - Saint Jose Injury Center (First Acceptance / Geico) J Code B (Broward) F (Ft Myers) J (Jacksonville) M (Miami) O (Orlando) P (Pensacola) TL (Tallahassee) T (Tampa/St Pete) W (West Palm Beach)
The PIP Source Page 10 Statewide PIP Contacts DISTRICT I Major Michael BYRNE PANHANDLE REGION Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, Washington Pensacola Field Office - 850.453.7802 Capt. David LINDSAY Lt. Sandra FITZSIMONS Tallahassee Field Office - 850.413.3115 Lt. Michael SMITH NORTH REGION Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Union Jacksonville Field Office - 904.798.5802 Capt. Brian McCOY Lt. Kevin JONES NORTH CENTRAL REGION Counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia Orlando Field Office - 407.835.4402 Capt. Evangelina BROOKS Lt. Laquanda GREEN Lt. John SAVINO WEST CENTRAL REGION Counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota Tampa Field Office - 813.972.8602 Capt. Darrell WILSON Lt. Carlos ROSARIO St Petersburg Field Office - 727.563.1142 Lt. Carl LANE DISTRICT II Major Rafael DELGAGO SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Counties: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie West Palm Beach Field Office - 561.837.5601 Capt. Ted PADICH Lt. James FEENEY Ft. Lauderdale Field Office - 954.958.5402 Acting Lt. Francisco GONZALEZ Ft. Myers Field Office - 239.278.7527 Lt. Glen CLASEN SOUTH REGION Counties: Dade, Monroe Miami Field Office - 305.536.0302 Capt. Steven SMITH Capt. Missael DIAZ Lt. Violeta SERRANO Acting Lt. Erik CRUZ South Florida Major Medical Fraud Task Force Supervisory Special Agent Fred Burkhardt 847.544.7141 Central Florida Major Medical Fraud Task Force Supervisory Special Agent Jose Olivier 847.282.7404 Copy goes her. Editor s Corner On page 1, we cover the arrests of two clinic owners and a doctor in a Miami straw ownership case. On pages 5-7, we spotlight the 24th Annual FIFEC conference scheduled for June 8-10 in Orlando. Sign up now! We present another fugitive in Insurance Fraud s Most Wanted and report the latest PIPrelated arrests.