A Las Vegas cell phone store owner, Erwin Lanada, has been indicted in federal court over allegations that he arranged a fake armed robbery at his own business and used it to seek more than $80,000 from an insurance company.
Who was indicted
Erwin Lanada, described in the indictment as the owner of a Las Vegas cell phone store, is accused of arranging a fake armed robbery at the business.
What authorities allege happened
Federal prosecutors allege the robbery was staged and later used as the basis for an insurance claim. The indictment ties the alleged setup to an insurance fraud scheme, rather than a genuine robbery of the store.
Amount allegedly claimed
Authorities say Lanada sought more than $80,000 from his insurance company after the alleged staged robbery.
Case status
The allegations come from a federal court indictment. An indictment is an accusation, and the case would still have to be proven in court.
Key Facts
- A federal court indictment alleges that Erwin Lanada arranged a fake armed robbery at his Las Vegas cell phone store.
- Authorities say the alleged scheme was used to file an insurance claim for more than $80,000.
- The case involves accusations of insurance fraud tied to the staged robbery.