BALTIMORE, MD — A former Maryland state employee, Racquel Britt Davis, 51, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to felony theft charges on Wednesday in connection with a fraudulent insurance claim scheme that defrauded American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) out of nearly $64,000.
Davis, who worked for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, submitted 18 false claims for short-term disability benefits between October 2017 and September 2020. The claims, which falsely stated she was unable to work due to a medical disability, were supported by forged or altered documentation from physicians. In total, Davis received approximately $63,898.33 in payments from AFLAC.
An investigation led by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA), uncovered that Davis had never sought medical treatment for the conditions she claimed to suffer from. Additionally, evidence showed she was never medically excused from work during the periods she said she was disabled.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the guilty plea in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County before Judge Robert E. Cahill Jr. “This case underscores our commitment to holding individuals accountable for defrauding the public and private sectors alike,” said Brown.
Davis is scheduled for sentencing on February 6, 2025, and will also be required to pay full restitution to AFLAC for the stolen funds.
Brown expressed his gratitude to the Maryland Insurance Administration’s Fraud and Enforcement Unit, including forensic auditor Suzzanne Jones and investigator William Wagner, for their role in uncovering the scheme. He also thanked the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Fraud and Corruption Unit, led by Chief Alexander Huggins and Assistant Attorney General Michael Palisano, for their efforts in prosecuting the case.
State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, Scott Shellenberger, was also acknowledged for his assistance with the prosecution.
