On May 19, 1998, the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act of 1998 (AICRA) was enacted which created the OIFP P.L. 1998, c.21. The mission of the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) is to conduct full and fair investigations to ensure successful criminal prosecutions, civil adjudications, licensing sanctions or other appropriate dispositions and to serve as the focal point for the coordination of all anti-insurance fraud activities statewide.
OIFP serves as the focal point for all criminal, civil and administrative prosecutions of Medicaid and insurance fraud. The Office also coordinates all insurance-related anti-fraud activities of State and local departments and agencies.
Recent News
Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor to Host Symposium to Commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th Event to Educate, Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFor Immediate Release: June 13, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud...
Essex County Man Sentenced to Three Years in State Prison for Weapons Conviction in Auto Theft Task Force Investigation
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor...
UPDATE: Attorney General’s Office Releases The Identities of the Decedent and Officers in the Police-Involved Shooting in Paterson
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govPATERSON...
Essex County Insurance Agent Indicted for Allegedly Submitting Fraudulent Applications to Insurance Companies to Illegally Obtain Commissions
For Immediate Release: January 4, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...
Acting AG Platkin: Mercer County Couple and Business Owners Charged with Insurance Fraud and Failure to Pay and to Remit Taxes
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...