20 in South Texas Plead Guilty to Insurance Fraud

Federal authorities say 20 South Texas residents have been convicted for their roles in a scheme to defraud the American Family Life Insurance Co. In mid-June, 36 people were indicted on accusations they participated in the scheme designed to defraud Columbus, Ga.-based AFLAC millions of dollars by filing false claims, the Associated Press reported. According to the indictments, the defendants include a local police officer, county employees and school teachers. They purchased policies under the...