Authorities were baffled by a series of alleged “bear attacks” on luxury cars in California earlier this year.
There were deep claw marks on the interior of the vehicle, and there was also video evidence of damage allegedly caused by the beast. However, investigators soon realized that “bear attacks” were not what they seemed.
Three insurance companies claimed they were defrauded of $141,839 in the alleged insurance fraud.
On January 28, an insurance claim was filed in connection with an alleged “bear attack” on a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost in Lake Arrowhead, an unincorporated community in the San Bernardino Mountains. The reported animal is said to have caused damage to the interior of the vehicle.
The California Department of Insurance stated: statement There were two other insurance claims on the same date of loss and at the same location. The “bear” is said to have attacked a 2015 Mercedes G63 AMG and a 2022 Mercedes E350.
This raised eyebrows among insurance officials.
Those who made the claim include: surveillance video Regarding the suspected attack by a “bear.”
When investigators reviewed the video, they noticed that the bear was acting very strange.
The California Department of Insurance asked biologists from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to review three alleged “bear attack” videos, and the biologists quickly uncovered the truth.
“Further review of the video revealed that the bear was actually a person wearing a bear costume,” the California Department of Insurance said.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant and detectives made the discovery. bear costume at one of the suspect's homes. The bear costume contained metal claws believed to have been used to damage luxury cars.
The California Department of Insurance, Glendale Police Department, and California Highway Patrol have confirmed that four suspects are involved in the alleged insurance fraud.
Police arrested Ruben Tamradian, 26, of Glendale. Ararat Chirkinian — 39 years old from Glendale. Vahe Muradkhanyan — 32 years old from Glendale. Alfiyah Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village; All four suspects are charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy.
Three insurance companies claimed they were defrauded of $141,839 in the alleged scheme.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is prosecuting the case.
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