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guilty plea
Logistics Jasbir Thandi Pleads Guilty in Trucking's Biggest Insurance Fraud Case
On July 18, 2025, Jasbir Thandi pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud in a scheme that defrauded Global Hawk Insurance and Houston General Insurance Exchange. The case exposes how a single broker controlled both the insurer and the premium flow, falsifying records and misappropriating millions. Thandi faces sentencing on Aug. 28.
Logistics Former Austin Freight Systems Controller Pleads Guilty in $3.2M Embezzlement Scheme
Mitchell David Slentz, former controller of Austin Freight Systems, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly embezzling over $3.2 million between October 2023 and March 2025. The funds were funneled into personal accounts, with portions used for student loans and online gambling. The company says it remains financially sound and has strengthened internal controls.