News Summary
Tukua and Brandon Young from Detroit are facing trial for allegedly defrauding the disability insurance system out of $150,000. Both are accused of multiple felonies including conducting a criminal enterprise and making false statements on tax returns. They are set to be arraigned on September 9, as confirmed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Youngs allegedly submitted fraudulent claims over several years, falsely claiming disability and receiving payments for non-existent conditions.
Detroit – A couple from Detroit, Tukua Young, 42, and Brandon Young, 36, are facing trial for allegedly defrauding the disability insurance system out of $150,000. The pair has been bound over for trial by a judge at the 36th District Court, as confirmed by the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. They are set to be arraigned in Wayne County Circuit Court on September 9.
Charges Against Tukua Young
Tukua Young faces multiple serious charges, including:
- One count of conducting a criminal enterprise, which is classified as a 20-year felony.
- One count of obtaining between $20,000 and $50,000 under false pretenses, carrying a potential 15-year felony sentence.
- Two counts of obtaining between $1,000 and $20,000 under false pretenses, both classified as 5-year felonies.
- Two counts of committing a fraudulent insurance act, also 4-year felonies.
- Five counts of making a false statement on a tax return, classified as 5-year felonies.
Charges Against Brandon Young
Brandon Young is also facing serious allegations, including:
- One count of conducting a criminal enterprise.
- Two counts of obtaining between $20,000 and $50,000 under false pretenses.
- Two counts of committing a fraudulent insurance act.
- Two counts of failing to file a tax return, which are classified as 5-year felonies.
Alleged Fraudulent Activities
The couple was initially charged in March after a lengthy investigation. Tukua Young reportedly filed three fraudulent claims with an insurance company between 2016 and 2022, which resulted in payments totaling $55,952.70. In addition, she is accused of filing another fraudulent claim in 2022 with a different insurance company, from which she received $23,105.73.
Brandon Young allegedly filed two fraudulent claims in 2019 and 2020 with the same insurer, obtaining $70,434. The couple is accused of falsely claiming they were unable to work due to disabilities related to a non-existent group home, and evidence suggests that Tukua Young may have been working while claiming disability.
State’s Position on Insurance Fraud
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has stressed the importance of combating insurance fraud to protect consumers and to help contain insurance costs across the state. The Youngs’ case is one among various ongoing investigations into insurance fraud in Michigan, which also include recent cases involving a doctor in Saginaw and an advisor from Oakland County.
Reporting Insurance Fraud
Michiganders can report suspected cases of insurance fraud to the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) by calling (877) 999-6442, as part of efforts to ensure accountability within the insurance system.
Background Information
Insurance fraud remains a significant challenge for authorities, with various cases surfacing across Michigan in recent times. Fraudulent claims not only impact the financial integrity of insurance companies but also contribute to rising costs for consumers. As fraud investigations intensify, state officials are reaffirming their commitment to address these behaviors and hold perpetrators accountable.
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- Detroit News: Detroit Couple Stand Trial for Disability Insurance Fraud
- CBS News: Michigan Financial Advisor Charged with Insurance Fraud
- Click On Detroit: $19 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
- CBS News: Detroit Disability Insurance Fraud Investigation
- Wikipedia: Insurance Fraud
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