The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a woman with insurance fraud on Friday.
Shameka Reanda Delane, 44, was charged with making a false statement or misrepresentation, according to a release from SLED. Officials said this was her first offense.
On Nov. 28, 2022, Delane opened a Geico Insurance account policy with claims involving someone who had passed away more than 10 months prior, according to an arrest warrant.
The warrant said three claims were filed under the policy, with a total amount of $80,726.65.
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Delane said she opened the account for a better policy rate, according to the warrant.
She was booked into the Darlington County Detention Center.
The South Carolina Department of Insurance requested the SLED investigation.
This case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Department of Insurance.
