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Welcome to iFraud Deep Dive, an official podcast series of the iFraud Foundation — where we tackle the toughest issues facing the property and casualty industry in the fight against fraud.
Each episode features in-depth conversations breaking down complex issues into easily consumable information that we can all understand. We explore the fraud landscape, expose emerging threats, and highlight actionable solutions. From staged accidents and collusive networks to litigation abuse and regulatory gaps, we go beyond the headlines to bring you the insights that matter.
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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive… We examine a newly unsealed federal indictment detailing an alleged multi-year, multi-million-dollar no-fault insurance fraud scheme centered around Zhan Petrosyants, also known as “Johnny.” Prosecutors allege that between 2018 and 2023, Petrosyants orchestrated a sophisticated operation designed to exploit New York’s no-fault insurance system—submitting claims for treatments that were never rendered, medically unnecessary, or grossly inflate...
Send us Fan Mail This court order from the Supreme Court of New York details the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by an orthopedic surgeon against The Willis Law Group and their clients. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ public statements regarding a federal racketeering and insurance fraud case were slanderous and damaging to their professional reputation. However, the judge ruled that the legal action was a SLAPP suit, intended to stifle public participation on matter...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive, we examine a case that underscores a hard truth in modern litigation—your digital footprint can make or break your claim. At the center is a New York Supreme Court ruling stemming from a personal injury lawsuit filed after a motor vehicle accident. While the court found enough conflicting testimony to keep questions of liability alive, the real turning point came from something far outside the crash itself—the destruction of evidence....
Send us Fan Mail Today’s Deep Dive is a reflection of the objectivity and neutrality the foundation stands for. Independent Medical Examinations and expert medical testimony are critical tools in claims defense. When done right, they bring clarity, credibility, and truth to complex cases. But like any system, there are those who uphold that standard, and those who fall short, bending it to serve their own interests. Our role in combating fraud is simple: call out misconduct wherever it exists...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Deep Dive, we take you inside one of the most disturbing and coordinated insurance fraud schemes ever uncovered in the United States—Operation Sideswipe. What started as suspicious crashes on the streets of New Orleans unraveled into a decade-long criminal enterprise—where over 150 staged collisions with commercial tractor-trailers were not accidents at all… but carefully orchestrated events. At the center of it? Personal injury attorneys and their firms—no...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Deep Dive, we break down a significant court ruling that keeps a high-stakes insurance fraud case alive in New York. At the center is a lawsuit brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Citimed Complete Medical Care and Dr. Regina Moshe—alleging a coordinated scheme built on falsified medical reports, engineered to drive insurance payouts and sustain a pipeline of patient referrals. The defendants pushed to have the case dismissed. But the cou...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a routine trip-and-fall case turns into something far more complex—something engineered? In this episode, we break down a legal filing out of the Supreme Court of the State of New York that pulls back the curtain on what’s alleged to be a coordinated medical billing and litigation-financing scheme. At the center: claims that certain providers weren’t just treating patients—they were manufacturing value. From so-called “phantom” surgeries to templated operati...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive we discuss the NYS Senate's "One-House Budget Resolution". Every year in Albany, the most consequential policy battle in New York isn’t fought on the campaign trail — it happens inside the state budget. When the Governor releases the Executive Budget, it sets the agenda for how hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars could be spent. But under the New York Constitution, the Legislature has the authority to reshape that plan. The result is a co...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Deep Dive, we’re examining a federal court decision that sheds light on how insurers are increasingly using the courts to challenge alleged medical fraud schemes. At the center of the case is a lawsuit brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against a radiology practice and one of its physicians, accusing them of orchestrating a years-long effort to generate inflated insurance settlements through falsified reports and unnecessary diagnoses. ...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive we’re breaking down a piece of proposed legislation that could mark a turning point in New York’s fight against staged accidents and fabricated injury claims — the FRAUD Act. As insurance premiums continue to climb, lawmakers are zeroing in on one of the most persistent cost drivers: organized construction site schemes and orchestrated motor vehicle collisions designed to exploit the system. The FRAUD Act would elevate intentional fabrication...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive… We examine a powerful report challenging the defense industry’s long-standing habit of treating litigation fraud as just another cost of doing business. At the center is what’s been labeled the “Subin Blueprint” — a repeatable model of manufactured claims that persists despite high-profile RICO actions and mounting judicial scrutiny. Through a detailed case study involving alleged witness tampering and suborned perjury, the report argues th...
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the release of the 2025 Annual Report from the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive examines what the data really tells us about the direction of the system. The report outlines the Board’s continued push toward digital modernization through the OnBoard initiative—an effort credited with reducing hearing delays and accelerating the resolution of medical disputes. It highlights sector trends, noting that health care and pu...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Deep Dive, we examine a high-stakes personal injury lawsuit where the defense alleges far more than a routine accident claim. Court filings from litigation involving The 89 Bonnie Realty Corporation accuse the plaintiff of being tied to a broader staged-accident network, pointing to conflicting versions of how the incident occurred and alleged connections to a known “runner” previously identified in RICO litigation. We break down the defense’s strategy:...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Deep Dive, we break down a significant federal memorandum decision dismissing a racketeering lawsuit filed by Roosevelt Road Re Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers against a law firm they accused of orchestrating a construction injury fraud scheme. The plaintiffs alleged a coordinated effort to fabricate workplace injuries and exploit insurance claims. But the court never reached the substance of the fraud allegations. Instead, it focused on standing un...
Send us Fan Mail Before the Deep Dive Debate… A January 15, 2026 proceeding in the New York Supreme Court put expert credibility front and center in Buestan v. 550 Washington Owner LLC and Turner Construction. The key issue? Whether the defense can question the plaintiffs’ spinal surgery expert about the Workers’ Compensation Board’s denial of his reauthorization to treat injured workers. The defense calls it evidence of bias and credibility. Plaintiffs argue it’s non-final and prejudicial. T...
Send us Fan Mail Right from the press, this episode of the Deep Dive takes on a headline grabbing New York debate: auto insurance reform. A recent press release from Citizens for Affordable Rates points to overwhelming public support—citing Beacon Research data showing that 86% of voters, across party lines and regions of the state, favor Governor Hochul’s proposal to reduce car insurance premiums. With rates continuing to climb, many New Yorkers say the system feels unsustainable—and they’r...
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive… What happens when the plaintiff’s own medical expert becomes the focal point of a fraud investigation? In this episode, we unpack a explosive legal motion in which the defense seeks permission to introduce evidence of what it describes as a systemic fraudulent billing scheme tied to the plaintiff’s expert witness, Dr. Sebastian Lattuga. According to court filings, the defense alleges that Dr. Lattuga and his practice, New York Spine Specialis...
Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive discusses a newly filed complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York that alleges a sweeping, coordinated insurance fraud scheme involving the Subin law firms and a network of medical providers. At the center of the lawsuit, brought by New York Marine & General Insurance Company, is what the plaintiff describes as a calculated “blueprint” — a repeatable model designed to steer claimants toward unnecessary spinal surgeries, manipula...
Send us Fan Mail Right from the press, this episode of The Deep Dive breaks down a stunning Newsday investigation uncovering a sophisticated insurance fraud network operating across Long Island. The report details an alleged web of staged car accidents and slip-and-fall schemes involving dozens of doctors, law firms, and recruited participants, designed to generate millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance billings. Legal filings point to unnecessary and unwarranted medical procedures, inc...
Send us Fan Mail They say that art imitates life, but really it seems lately that life is imitating art in the form of a Grisham novel. This episode of the Deep Dive we are discussing Ali Najmi, a prominent attorney and close associate of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He is facing scrutiny over his dual roles in New York City’s government and a private legal practice. While serving as the head of the committee responsible for selecting local judges, Najmi also acts as a "special adviser" ...
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