Matthew Johnson, 42, of Colton Street, Misterton, submitted a number of false claims relating to alleged break-ins in Shetland, as well as in Goole, East Yorkshire.
The claims, made between May 2021 and January 2022, included items such as MacBooks, televisions, gaming consoles, fishing equipment and large quantities of collectible Lego sets.
In total, Johnson received over 14,000 in insurance payouts across four separate claims.
Johnson was jailed when he appeared today in the dock at Nottingham Crown Court.
Detective Constable Richard Fox, from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), said: “This case highlights the meticulous work our officers carry out to expose and dismantle complex insurance fraud.
“Johnson created a web of false identities, forged documents, and fabricated claims to exploit the system for personal gain.
“Thanks to the vigilance of AXA and the determination of our team, we were able to bring him to justice. Insurance fraud drives up costs for honest customers and undermines trust in the industry - we remain committed to pursuing those who commit these offences.”
Concerns were raised by AXA after inconsistencies were identified in the documentation provided by Johnson. These included repeated use of the same receipts across different claims and invoices that appeared to have been altered to match the policy address.
The case was referred to IFED, who launched a criminal investigation.
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