NOT CHARGED | FRAUDULENT SCHEMES/INSURANCE FRAUD and THEFT ($158,000) – State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 9815) (Scottsdale Police Department Investigated Contact No. ID14617/Allstate Insurance Company Investigated): Mr. and Mrs. S. were going through a contentious divorce, when Mrs. S. reported the theft of 16 paintings, numerous sterling silver items and other valuables stolen from her house. She told the Detectives that she suspected that her husband had done it, as they were going through a divorce. Her husband vehemently denied these claims, and an insurance claim was filed for $158,000. Allstate Insurance Company began investigating and we became involved in the case. We were able to show that Mrs. S. had been seen by numerous witnesses selling paintings and other valuables to unknown parties around the Phoenix area. In addition, there were no signs that Mr. S.’s bank account had increased, or any indicia of him committing the theft. Ultimately, no charges were brought against Mr. S.
