{"id":3145,"date":"2026-06-25T15:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southfloridamovingguides.com\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:05:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:05:53","slug":"broward-couple-accused-in-yearslong-insurance-fraud-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southfloridamovingguides.com\/?p=3145","title":{"rendered":"Broward couple accused in yearslong insurance fraud scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>HOLLYWOOD, Fla. \u2014 A husband and wife from Broward County were arrested Wednesday in connection with what investigators described as a yearslong insurance fraud scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/southfloridamovingguides.com\/?p=3143\">Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to a complaint affidavit from the Florida Department of Financial Services\u2019 Criminal Investigations Division obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday, the suspects were identified as 59-year-old Phillip Salvatore Nunzio Jr. and 56-year-old Christine Ann Nunzio, of Hollywood. <\/p>\n<p>Jail records show both face more than 20 charges, including racketeering, money laundering, insurance fraud and criminal use of personal identification information.<\/p>\n<p>According to the affidavit, investigators determined that from at least 2017 through 2023, the couple engaged in a \u201crecurring scheme to fraudulently obtain life insurance proceeds by falsifying employment records, insurance enrollment documents, beneficiary designations, and claim forms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The affidavit states that the fraudulent submissions were made primarily through group life insurance policies issued by Mutual of Omaha and Lincoln Financial Group.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said Christine Nunzio used business entities under her control, including C&amp;C Construction and Design Group Inc., to create the appearance of legitimate employment relationships in order to enroll non-consenting individuals in group life insurance plans.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said Christine Nunzio named either herself or her husband as the beneficiary of the policies and directed claim proceeds into accounts she controlled.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/southfloridamovingguides.com\/?p=3141\">Police: Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Fort Lauderdale; driver flees scene<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to the affidavit, following the death of an individual whose name was redacted, a life insurance claim was submitted and paid in the amount of $100,284.93. Investigators said the funds were deposited into a joint account controlled by the Nunzios.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also identified additional life insurance claims totaling $110,000 and $63,700 that were deposited into accounts controlled by the couple and followed by what investigators described as \u201cextensive rapid fund transfers.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA forensic examination of Christina Nunzio\u2019s work laptop revealed life insurance claim forms, payroll spreadsheets, job descriptions, and correspondence directly related to the fraudulent claims,\u201d the affidavit states.<\/p>\n<p>The affidavit further states that deleted files and email attachments confirmed Christine Nunzio\u2019s active role in preparing and submitting claim documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said financial records also demonstrated prior knowledge of financial distress, including loan defaults exceeding $145,000.<\/p>\n<p>As of Thursday, both Phillip and Christine Nunzio were being held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/southfloridamovingguides.com\/?p=3140\">Americans are inundated with suspected scams. 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