COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio BWC Recoups: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) recently recovered $3,816 in restitution from a Columbus resident who pleaded guilty to one count of workers’ compensation fraud.
Investigation Begins After Tip
The BWC’s Special Investigations Department (SID) launched an investigation after receiving a tip that the woman was working while also collecting BWC disability benefits.
Woman Worked for Multiple Employers While Receiving Benefits
The investigation revealed that the woman had worked for four different employers while collecting benefits she wasn’t entitled to.
Guilty Plea and Full Restitution Recovered
Ohio BWC Recoups: On February 19, 2025, she pleaded guilty to a first-degree misdemeanor. The judge acknowledged that the BWC had already recovered the full restitution amount of $3,816.
Protecting the State Insurance Fund
SID, a criminal justice agency within the BWC, continues to pursue individuals who defraud the workers’ compensation system. By doing so, it protects the State Insurance Fund and ensures that benefits remain available for injured workers who genuinely need them.
Source: 🔗 Ohio BWC Newsroom – Fraud Investigation Restitution
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