Grand Jury indicts two men for fraud, racketeering

Friday, May 29, 1998 | 5 a.m.

The Clark County Grand Jury indicted Daniel James Erickson, 33, and Rory Griffin Graham, 35, on 16 counts of insurance fraud, four counts of obtaining money under false pretenses and one count of racketeering.

If convicted of the local insurance-fraud scheme, Erickson could face a possible 77-year prison sentence, restitution and fines. Graham could get 65 years in prison and face restitution and fines.

The indictment alleges that Erickson and Graham entered six local insurance agencies and attempted to purchase car insurance using multiple falsified ownership documents and identities.

They then filed various false claims for damage to a 1993 Lexus ES-300.

The indictment followed an 18-month investigation that included investigators from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Special Investigative Units of Allstate, Progressive, Nevada General and Farmer Group insurance companies and the attorney general's office.

The investigation revealed that Erickson and Graham had multiple vehicles, policies and accidents in Nevada, California and Georgia.

Erickson and Graham's whereabouts are unknown and arrest warrants are outstanding.

Anyone with information should call the Insurance Fraud Hotline at 1-800-266-8688.

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