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Hurricane Ida Fraud Scheme Exposed | Lake Charles News
A former Louisiana attorney, Richard William Huye III, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly bilking hundreds of Hurricane Ida victims by secretly partnering with a roofing company to siphon insurance payouts. Prosecutors say his Texas-based firm misrepresented itself as directly representing homeowners—while quietly pocketing fees and diverting funds—leaving some without repairs and others shortchanged. Over 850 deceptive letters were sent to insurers, targeting at least eight named victims. Though state regulators previously fined him, a later ruling cast doubt on their authority…
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