Queens Men Staged Crashes for Insurance | New York City News

Two Queens men got prison time for staging car crashes to scam insurance companies—thanks to a viral dashcam video that exposed their scheme. Prosecutors say Jaime Huiracocha and Victor Murillo orchestrated at least three fake collisions between August and October 2024, using borrowed cars and recruited passengers to collect massive payouts. The viral footage was the key that led investigators to uncover two more staged crashes involving the same duo. Governor Hochul is now launching a new task force to crack down on auto fraud, while DA Melinda Katz warned medical providers and lawyers they’re next in line for prosecution. This case shows how one piece of evidence can unravel a criminal network—and how law enforcement is getting smarter at stopping these scams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8262b4227fe68b18