$2.4M ERISA Fraud Case Highlights Urgent Need for Protection

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Protect Your Employee Benefit Plans from Costly Risks!

A Maryland-based CEO of a company that provided administrative services to federal contractors for managing employee benefit contributions has been charged with embezzling over $2.4 million from an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefit plan, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

According to the DOJ, the accused allegedly diverted a portion of the funds meant for employee health and retirement benefits to a master trust account under his control. From 2015 to 2024, the 47-year-old CEO is accused of making 135 unauthorized withdrawals. The money was reportedly used to cover personal expenses, including luxury hunting trips, jewelry, gambling, and direct payments to his girlfriend.

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ERISA benefit plan fiduciaries who select third-party service providers could face scrutiny for their selection and oversight decisions. Fiduciary Liability coverage under a Management Liability Policy is designed to protect benefit plan fiduciaries against claims alleging breaches of their responsibilities, which may include the selection and oversight of third-party service providers. In today’s environment, where mismanagement can result in significant financial and legal exposure, having the right coverage in place is not just smart, it’s essential.

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