Oakland woman sentenced to federal prison for filing false insurance claims
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Kari Marie Russo, a 46-year-old from Oakland, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for her involvement in a fraudulent insurance claim scheme. Alongside co-defendant Steven Dunsmore, Russo used stolen identities to file forged claims with California's Employment Development Department, resulting in over $336,000 in illicit funds. Both defendants faced charges including fraudulent use of unauthorized access devices and aggravated identity theft. After pleading guilty, Dunsmore received a two-year sentence. Both were also ordered to pay full restitution for the stolen funds.
Kari Marie Russo was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for her role in a fraudulent scheme involving stolen identities and false insurance claims.
Russo and Steven Dunsmore received $336,545 in funds from California's Employment Development Department through filing fraudulent insurance claims.
Read at The Mercury News
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