Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church

A Texas-based public adjuster with a history of insurance scams has admitted to another multimillion-dollar fraud—this time involving a historic church in Georgia and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance. Andrew Aga, also known as Andrew Mitchell, pleaded guilty in federal court to orchestrating a scheme that diverted millions intended for repairs at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Albany after Hurricane Michael hit in 2018.

According to court documents, Brotherhood Mutual issued $183,208 to the church following extensive storm damage. Aga, posing as a public adjuster affiliated with multiple firms, arranged to receive further payments on the church’s behalf. The insurer ultimately sent over $6 million, but Aga forged signatures and forwarded only about a third of the funds to the church. The remainder was allegedly pocketed, and much of the promised construction work was left incomplete.

This guilty plea adds to Aga’s growing criminal record. In 2023, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding policyholders in Louisiana and Texas. Now, with this Georgia case, he could face up to 30 more years, restitution, and a $1 million fine. Authorities, including Georgia’s insurance commissioner, emphasized the seriousness of exploiting storm victims for personal gain.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about fraudulent activity in the wake of natural disasters and the importance of oversight in public adjusting practices.