Jeff Atwater: Corrections Officer Charged in Workers' Comp Fraud

The Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Insurance Fraud charged an Orlando man with workers compensation fraud and grand theft after an investigation claimed he fraudulently collected more than $115,000 in benefits.

According to the office of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Keith Jackson falsely claimed that his injuries occurred during his employment as an Orange County corrections officer

Jackson faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

It is one of my missions as your CFO to root out fraud of all types, CFO Atwater stated in a release. Those who are looking to game the system are ultimately putting the financial burden on all of Floridas consumers. If you bilk the system, we will find you and put you behind bars.

According to Atwaters office, Jackson had claimed to have injured his back and foot while participating in defense tactics training as an Orange County corrections officer in June 2010.

Jacksons claim was initially deemed compensable; however, it was determined that Jackson made false statements and omitted material information about his medical conditions, the release from Atwaters office stated.