An Oswego County man has been sentenced to probation after admitting to fraudulently collecting workers’ compensation benefits while working.
Christopher Cronk, 58, of Central Square, was sentenced in Onondaga County Court to five years of probation after pleading guilty to third-degree insurance fraud, a Class D felony. He was also ordered to pay $10,494 in restitution to the New York State Insurance Fund.
According to the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General’s Office, Cronk improperly received wage replacement benefits for at least 18 months while earning income from painting jobs.
Investigators say Cronk was injured in March 2021 while working for a Webster-based company and began receiving benefits through the state Workers’ Compensation Board. However, by March 2022, evidence, including surveillance footage, witness statements, and financial records,…
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