Four Arrested for Insurance Fraud Using Bear Costume in California

Suspects allegedly faked bear attacks on luxury cars to claim over $140,000 in insurance payouts.

The California Department of Insurance uncovered a fraud scheme where suspects used a bear costume to stage fake bear attacks on cars.
Four individuals from the Los Angeles area were charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy after submitting false claims for three luxury vehicles.
The fraudulent claims involved a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost, a 2015 Mercedes G63 AMG, and a 2022 Mercedes E350, all allegedly damaged by a 'bear.'
Investigators confirmed the 'bear' was a person in costume after consulting with a biologist from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A search of the suspects' home led to the discovery of the bear costume used in the scheme, resulting in arrests and ongoing prosecution by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.