He then allegedly wrote checks from church bank accounts to cover the missing monies. The investigation leading to today's action was a cooperative effort of the Department of Insurance and Louisiana State Police, Acting Commissioner Wooley said. Today's arrest was the result of an insurance company audit. Department phones are staffed from 8 to 5 weekdays. Wooley said today's actions are part of a sweep being made around the state.
Insurance fraud is a huge problem in Louisiana.
He also noted that most insurance agents are honest and hardworking.