A California sheriff’s deputy may be looking at up to 15 years in jail after being charged with 14 counts related to alleged workers’ compensation fraud.
Matthew Tobolsky, a San Diego sheriff’s deputy, claimed he had suffered a back injury but was allegedly spotted working out with heavy weights at a gym. He’s now facing numerous charges including insurance fraud, filing a false claim, attempted perjury and failing to disclose information that affects a payment.
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Tobolsky claimed in January that he had suffered a back injury as a result of lifting two five-gallon water bottles, according to a report by the
San Diego Union-Tribune. According to authorities, Tobolsky said he was suffering from debilitating pain, which rendered him unable to do even light duty on the job. But a Sheriff’s Department investigation found evidence that Tobolsky had misrepresented his physical condition.
The investigation found that Tobolsky, despite his claims of disability, was working out with weights at a gym, according to the
Union-Tribune.
Tobolsky’s alleged scam resulted in $57,000 in losses, the
Union-Tribune reported.
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