The Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and deterring insurance fraud and serves as the statewide coordinator for all anti-insurance fraud efforts in New Jersey. With more than 50 detectives and 20 prosecutors, OIFP investigates a wide range of insurance fraud schemes and serves as a clearinghouse for cases referred by the public, insurance companies, the Medicaid Program, and other law enforcement agencies. In addition, OIFP provides funding to County Prosecutor’s Offices to enable them to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud at the local level.

2022 Highlights

• In 2022, the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (“OIFP”) evaluated more than 5,000 cases of suspected fraud. Of these cases, OIFP retained more than 200 for prosecution and referred others for county prosecution or civil disposition.

• In partnership with the New Jersey State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice, and other law enforcement agencies, OIFP continued to combat the serious uptick in auto thefts through its active role on the statewide Auto Theft Task Force (“ATTF”). As dedicated members of ATTF, OIFP staff investigated and prosecuted auto theft and associated crimes relating to insurance fraud. In 2022, OIFP reviewed and submitted 49 ATTF-related search warrants and/or communication data warrants, and prosecuted 18 defendants.

• Throughout 2022, OIFP’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) continued to raise public awareness about elder abuse and neglect through its ongoing community outreach efforts. Over the course of the year, MFCU participated in 11 outreach events across the State to inform the public of its mission to detect, investigate, and prosecute crimes against the elderly.