DUNWOODY, Ga. — An Atlanta man is facing insurance fraud and forgery charges after state investigators say he submitted a bogus bank statement while filing an insurance claim tied to a reported burglary.
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Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King announced Wednesday that Darrion Deneen Lucius, 39, of Atlanta, was arrested following an investigation by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
According to investigators, Lucius reported a burglary to Dunwoody police and claimed that more than $18,000 worth of personal belongings had been stolen.
Officials said Lucius later filed an insurance claim with Lemonade Insurance seeking reimbursement for the reported losses.
During the claims process, investigators allege Lucius tried to prove ownership of the stolen items by submitting a counterfeit bank statement as proof of purchase.
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Authorities obtained warrants charging Lucius with insurance fraud and forgery in DeKalb County on Jan. 8, 2026.
“Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime, and those who attempt to manipulate the system through fraudulent documents will be held accountable,” Commissioner King said. “I am proud of our investigators and our law enforcement partners for their work in bringing this case forward.”
According to the commissioner’s office, Lucius was arrested by Cobb County police on unrelated charges on July 22. He was later transferred to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 3, where he remains in custody.
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