Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\nAccording to a complaint affidavit from the Florida Department of Financial Services\u2019 Criminal Investigations Division obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday, the suspects were identified as 59-year-old Phillip Salvatore Nunzio Jr. and 56-year-old Christine Ann Nunzio, of Hollywood. <\/p>\n
Jail records show both face more than 20 charges, including racketeering, money laundering, insurance fraud and criminal use of personal identification information.<\/p>\n
According to the affidavit, investigators determined that from at least 2017 through 2023, the couple engaged in a \u201crecurring scheme to fraudulently obtain life insurance proceeds by falsifying employment records, insurance enrollment documents, beneficiary designations, and claim forms.\u201d<\/p>\n
The affidavit states that the fraudulent submissions were made primarily through group life insurance policies issued by Mutual of Omaha and Lincoln Financial Group.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Christine Nunzio used business entities under her control, including C&C Construction and Design Group Inc., to create the appearance of legitimate employment relationships in order to enroll non-consenting individuals in group life insurance plans.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Christine Nunzio named either herself or her husband as the beneficiary of the policies and directed claim proceeds into accounts she controlled.<\/p>\n
According to the affidavit, following the death of an individual whose name was redacted, a life insurance claim was submitted and paid in the amount of $100,284.93. Investigators said the funds were deposited into a joint account controlled by the Nunzios.<\/p>\n
Authorities also identified additional life insurance claims totaling $110,000 and $63,700 that were deposited into accounts controlled by the couple and followed by what investigators described as \u201cextensive rapid fund transfers.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cA forensic examination of Christina Nunzio\u2019s work laptop revealed life insurance claim forms, payroll spreadsheets, job descriptions, and correspondence directly related to the fraudulent claims,\u201d the affidavit states.<\/p>\n
The affidavit further states that deleted files and email attachments confirmed Christine Nunzio\u2019s active role in preparing and submitting claim documentation.<\/p>\n
Investigators said financial records also demonstrated prior knowledge of financial distress, including loan defaults exceeding $145,000.<\/p>\n
As of Thursday, both Phillip and Christine Nunzio were being held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail.<\/p>\n
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