March 24, 2025 | JacobiJournal.com – A Texas man was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for orchestrating a $5 million insurance fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas announced.
Criminal Charges and Sentencing Details
Jordan Ford, 32, was charged via a criminal complaint in June 2024 and pleaded guilty in September 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman sentenced Ford to 157 months in prison and ordered him to pay $4,471,338.92 in restitution to the defrauded insurance companies.
How the Scheme Worked
According to court documents, Ford and his co-conspirators recruited insurance company employees to steal clients’ personal information from legitimate insurance claims. The employees handed over the details to Ford.
Using this stolen information, Ford posed as the clients and contacted insurance companies to update payment information to accounts controlled by him and his co-conspirators. $5 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Exploitation of Company Systems
In some cases, Ford paid insurance employees to lend him their company-issued laptops. He logged into company systems, authorized payments, and directed funds to accounts under his control.
Fraudulent Proceeds Totaled Over $4.4 Million
The scheme misdirected funds from at least three insurance companies, resulting in over $4.4 million in fraudulent proceeds.
All Co-Conspirators Pleaded Guilty
All nine defendants involved in the scheme have pleaded guilty. This includes:
- Humberto Corona – Ford’s lieutenant
- Jaquan Hall and Elexis McLain – Recruited insurance employees and distributed fraudulent proceeds
- Timothy Starling, Desiree Thomas, Daja Webb, and Sesedrick Wedlow – Insurance employees who handed over client information and granted Ford system access
Investigation and Prosecution
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Dallas Field Office and the Texas Department of Insurance conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Weybrecht is prosecuting the case.
For credibility, link to the U.S. Department of Justice press release covering fraud prosecutions: U.S. Department of Justice – Fraud Cases.
FAQs: Texas Insurance Fraud Scheme Sentencing
What was the total amount involved in the Texas insurance fraud scheme?
The scheme misdirected over $4.4 million in funds from multiple insurance companies.
How did the Texas insurance fraud scheme operate?
Jordan Ford and co-conspirators used stolen client data and insider access to divert payments to their own accounts.
Who investigated the Texas insurance fraud scheme?
The FBI Dallas Field Office and the Texas Department of Insurance led the investigation.
What penalties were given in the insurance fraud scheme case?
Ford was sentenced to 157 months in prison and ordered to pay $4.47 million in restitution, while co-conspirators also pleaded guilty.
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