An organized ring was recently charged with auto insurance fraud and forgery. (Photo: Shutterstock) An organized ring was recently charged with auto insurance fraud and forgery. (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you think you have a lousy boss, think again.

Luis Manuel Burgos of Fresno, Calif., recently self-surrendered to authorities after being charged with multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and forgery tied to his involvement with an organized fraud ring. He allegedly filed fake insurance claims on a former employee's policy and intercepted undeserved insurance checks, according to the California Department of Insurance (DOI). Two other individuals also were charged for their role in the scheme.

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Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].