Kara Berg, IndyStar 7:58 p.m. EDT June 3, 2016
The Mishawaka man collected unemployment benefits even though he held a full time job.
(Photo: File photo)
After collecting unemployment benefits as he worked full time, a Mishawaka man has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud.
Unemployment insurance fraud is a Class C felony, and Frank J. Handley, 42, will serve eight years of probation and repay more than $38,000 in restitution for the benefits he collected.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development began investigating Handley, and determined he was fraudulently receiving the unemployment benefits. The agency makes sure people aren't collecting benefits they shouldn't be receiving — like Handley did.
In 2013, Indiana cracked down against people committing unemployment insurance fraud. Late 2013 saw at least 18 cases.
To file a complaint against someone you believe is committing insurance fraud, go to www.in.gov/dwd/fraud.