Irvine Couple Charged With Multiple Felony Counts of Medical Insurance Fraud, Identity Theft, and Conspiracy

IRVINE, Calif. - Rebecca Juarez, 39, and Juan Pablo Rodriguez, 31, both of Irvine were arrested on two counts of conspiracy, 21 counts of medical insurance fraud, and 21 counts of identity fraud for allegedly running an insurance fraud scheme where the couple stole more than 21 patients’ identities and submitted false insurance claims. 

Investigators with the California Department of Insurance began an investigation after several Orange County residents reported the unauthorized use of their personal information to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department when they noted charges on their explanation of benefits provided by their health insurers for medical testing and treatment they never received.

Read the full press release. California Department of Insurance, September 18, 2025