City Council Member in Louisiana Charged with Insurance Fraud After Allegedly Providing Fale Information Regarding a Long-Term Claim

Covington, Louisiana – On August 25, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that Troopers arrested 44-year-old Peter Lewis of Covington, Louisiana, on one count of Insurance Fraud following an investigation into a fraudulent long-term disability insurance claim with Unum Life Insurance Company of America.

The investigation discovered that Lewis provided false information about his job position in support of his long-term disability claim to Unum Life Insurance Company of America. On August 19, 2022, an arrest warrant was issued for Lewis by the 22nd Judicial District Court in St. Tammany Parish for violating L.R.S. 22:1924 Insurance Fraud (Felony). Lewis surrendered to State Police on August 25, 2022, and was taken to the St. Tammany Parish Jail, where he was booked.

LSP Investigators collaborate closely with the Louisiana Department of Insurance, local court offices, and the Louisiana Attorney General’s office to successfully bring insurance fraud perpetrators to justice. Troopers with the Insurance Fraud Unit investigate many forms of insurance fraud cases around the state, including staged wrecks, “jump-in” crashes, fraudulent injury claims, worker’s compensation fraud, forged medical records, and exaggerated property claims.

The public can help identify suspects accused of these crimes and is strongly encouraged to report any unlawful or suspicious behavior. Follow this link for more information or to contact the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit.

The public can also use the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, which includes a quick and secure reporting form that is submitted to the relevant investigators. Citizens can obtain the form by going to www.lsp.org and clicking on the Suspicious Activity page.