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July 6, 2009

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Woman arrested for cashing dead sister's checks
NEW YORK – A Columbia County woman was arrested for cashing $5,599 in disability checks mailed to her sister who died more than two years ago, the New York State Insurance Department reported.

Maryann Wagoner, 33, of Old Maple Lane in Niverville, was arrested by State Police at Schodack following an investigation by the Insurance Department's Frauds Bureau.

Wagoner is accused of failing to notify American International Group Insurance Co. that her sister had died in March 2007.

Wagoner, who was her sister's caregiver and had power of attorney, endorsed and cashed five checks mailed to the sister after her death.

Wagoner was charged with insurance fraud and falsifying business records. If convicted, she could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison.

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