Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Announces Arrest Following Over $159,000 in Fraudulent Insurance Claims
www.myfloridacfo.com, July 15, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Torey Jermaine Keith after submitting over $159,000 in fraudulent insurance claims. The Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigations Division (CID) was notified after Keith’s insurance company was not able to verify his claims.
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “When criminals submit fraudulent claims, they aren’t just stealing, they are driving up the costs and insurance premiums for Floridians and their families across the state. This arrest serves as a warning for criminals who try to exploit the insurance system for their own financial gain. My investigators will continue to pursue fraudsters and bring them to justice.”
CID investigators revealed that Keith had submitted 15 health insurance claims that were counterfeit, fraudulent, or altered in order to seek reimbursement. As a result of these false claims, Keith’s insurance company paid a total of $159,557.50.
Torey Jermaine Keith was arrested on June 11, 2026. He has been charged with making false and fraudulent insurance claims, uttering a forged instrument, and organized scheme to defraud.
The Department of Financial Services encourages anyone with knowledge of fraud to report it at FraudFreeFlorida.com | Florida Department of Financial Services.
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About the CFO
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.