Dallas Man Sentenced to 13+ Years for $5 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

DALLAS — A federal judge sentenced a Dallas man to more than 13 years in prison for running a $5 million insurance fraud scheme. Jordan Ford, 32, received 157 months behind bars on Thursday. The court also ordered him to pay $4,471,338.92 in restitution.

How the Scheme Worked
Ford and his co-conspirators recruited insurance employees to steal client information from legitimate claims. These employees handed over personal details, allowing Ford to impersonate policyholders and redirect funds to fraudulent accounts.

Ford also paid employees to lend him company-issued laptops. He logged into insurance systems, authorized payments, and funneled millions into accounts he controlled. The scheme diverted money from at least three insurance companies.

All Defendants Admit Guilt
Authorities charged nine people in connection with the case. Ford’s right-hand man, Humberto Corona, and recruiters Jaquan Hall and Elexis McLain played key roles. Insurance employees Timothy Starling, Desiree Thomas, Daja Webb, and Sesedrick Wedlow received payments in exchange for client information.

Federal Investigation and Sentencing
The FBI’s Dallas Field Office and the Texas Department of Insurance investigated the scheme. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Weybrecht prosecuted the case.

With Ford behind bars, authorities continue efforts to crack down on large-scale insurance fraud and hold criminals accountable.