Former Mayor of Tavares, FL Admits to Committing Insurance Fraud

According to WFTV Action 9 News, Robert Wolfe, former Tavares Mayor admitted to committing insurance fraud as part of a plea deal he made with the state. Wolfe was arrested in July after investigators found that Wolfe had reported to the insurance company that he had rented a home for $2,350 a month and had to board his dogs for $1,800 a month due to a leak in his home that needed to be repaired. However, investigators found that Wolfe never moved into the rental.

Wolfe will be placed on probation for 18 months and has been ordered to pay all investigative and court costs. He was also removed from his mayoral seat in July and has since resigned. Once Wolfe completes the 18 month pretrial intervention program, charges will be dismissed.

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