Florida man arrested after allegedly submitting more than $159,000 in fraudulent insurance claims

Tallahassee, Florida – Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Torey Jermaine Keith following an investigation into more than $159,000 in allegedly fraudulent insurance claims submitted to an insurance company.

The investigation was handled by the Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigations Division (CID) after Keith’s insurance provider was unable to verify the claims he submitted. Investigators were contacted after questions were raised about the validity of the documents and requests for reimbursement.

According to the department, CID investigators determined that Keith submitted 15 health insurance claims that were either counterfeit, fraudulent or altered. The claims were reportedly used to request payments from his insurance provider, which ultimately paid out a total of $159,557.50 based on the false submissions.

Officials said insurance fraud does more than affect individual companies because the costs connected to fraudulent activity can impact customers throughout the state. Fraudulent claims can contribute to higher expenses for insurers, which may eventually affect insurance premiums paid by Florida residents and families.

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Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said the arrest demonstrates the state’s continued efforts to identify and prosecute individuals who attempt to take advantage of the insurance system.

“When criminals submit fraudulent claims, they aren’t just stealing, they are driving up the costs and insurance premiums for Floridians and their families across the state. This arrest serves as a warning for criminals who try to exploit the insurance system for their own financial gain. My investigators will continue to pursue fraudsters and bring them to justice.”

Keith was arrested on June 11, 2026. He is facing several charges related to the alleged activity, including making false and fraudulent insurance claims, uttering a forged instrument and participating in an organized scheme to defraud.

The Department of Financial Services said its Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate insurance fraud cases throughout Florida. Investigators work to uncover fraudulent activity and hold individuals accountable when they attempt to misuse insurance programs for personal benefit.

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State officials are also reminding residents that reporting suspected fraud can help investigators identify illegal activity and protect consumers. The Department of Financial Services encourages anyone who has information about possible insurance fraud to report it through FraudFreeFlorida.com.

Insurance fraud can involve many different types of activity, including false claims, altered documents or attempts to receive payments for services or losses that did not occur. Officials say public assistance plays an important role in helping investigators uncover these cases.

The department continues to encourage Floridians to remain aware of suspicious insurance activity and to report concerns. Officials say stopping fraudulent claims helps protect honest policyholders and supports a fairer insurance system across the state.