A man with a long record of insurance fraud has been sentenced to two years in prison after submitting a false travel insurance claim while subject to a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO).
Dominic Williams, also known as Ayodele Oladuti, of Gravesend, attempted to claim on a travel insurance policy after reporting a theft at licensed premises in Brick Lane, east London. He claimed a Goyard bag, a Louis Vuitton wallet, car keys, cash, a driving licence, and event tickets were stolen. To support the claim, Williams submitted falsified documents, including a fabricated hotel booking confirmaiton and altered bank statements, attempting to convince the insurer that the loss was genuine.
The submission of false documents breached the conditions of his SCPO, which required him to declare all insurance policies and claims to a dedicated offender manager. He also failed to inform the City of London Police Lifetime Offender Management Unit about the claim. These safeguards are intended to reduce the risk of recidivism, yet this case demonstrates how determined fraudsters can exploit gaps in oversight.
Detective Constable Daniel Weller of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) said Williams’ actions showed a deliberate attempt to exploit insurers’ processes. Fraud by false representation remains a key concern for insurers, as it not only results in financial losses but also increases operational...
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