Helmer is charged with eleven counts of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, class 2 felonies, five counts of Theft, class 2 felonies and four counts of Theft, class 3 felonies.
The indictment alleges between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 that Helmer, in his capacity as a licensed insurance broker inArizona, diverted insurance premiums for commercial policies covering eleven businesses. The State alleges that Helmer used the premiums paid by the businesses to finance his insurance agency and personal lifestyle instead of forwarding the money to the appropriate insurance companies.
Scott Helmer and Helmer’s Risk Management, LLC’s insurance licenses were revoked by the Arizona Department of Insurance on November 18, 2009.
These charges are merely allegations, and Scott Helmer is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Arizona Department of Insurance Fraud Unit. Arraignment for Scott Helmer is scheduled for February 28, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. before Commissioner Rees of the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Indictment Below:
THOMAS C. HORNE
Attorney General
Firm Bar No. 14000
BEVERLY RUDNICK
State Bar No. 024531
Assistant Attorney General
1275 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-2926
Telephone 602-542-3881
crmFraud@azag.gov
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA
| STATE OF ARIZONA, Plaintiff, v. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER, (001) Defendant. | Case No: 68 SGJ INDICTMENT CHARGING VIOLATIONS OF: COUNTS 1-11: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES, Class 2 Felonies, in violation of A.R.S. 13-2310; COUNTS 12-16: THEFT, Class 2 Felonies, in violation of A.R.S. § 13-1802; COUNTS 17-20: THEFT, Class 3 Felonies, in violation of A.R.S. § 13-1802. |
The Arizona State Grand Jury accuses SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER, charging on this
day of February, 2011 that in or from Maricopa County, Arizona:
COUNT 1: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about June 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Algae Energae and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with XL Specialty Insurance Company.
COUNT 2: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Blackwell Enterprises and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Arch Specialty Insurance.
COUNT 3: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from High Mountain Inspection and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase insurance policies and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of insurance policies with Arch Specialty Insurance, Lexington Insurance Company, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Group, Interstate Fire Insurance Company and Indian Harbor Insurance.
COUNT 4: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about November 1, 2008, and ending on or about July 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from J & L Pipeline and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase insurance policies and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of insurance policies with Arch Specialty Insurance, RSUI Indemnity and American International Specialty Insurance Company.
COUNT 5: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about August 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Wesco Minerals and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Group.
COUNT 6: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Ferguson Service Systems and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase insurance policies and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of insurance policies with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Group, Century Surety Company and Commerce & Industry Insurance Company.
COUNT 7: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Citrus Energy, LLC and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase insurance policies and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of insurance policies with Indian Harbor Insurance Company, USF Insurance Company and Associated International Insurance.
COUNT 8: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about September 30, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Drexel Diesel Services and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Arch Specialty Insurance.
COUNT 9: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about May 1, 2009, and ending on or about December 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Turner Point Energy and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Maxum Indemnity Company.
COUNT 10: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about April 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Doug Terry Racing and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Group.
COUNT 11: FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND ARTIFICES
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtained a benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises or material omissions, in violation of A.R.S. §§13-2310, 13-2301, 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-703, 13-801 and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER obtained proceeds from Arizona Clean Fuels and Standard Funding Corporation for premiums to purchase an insurance policy and SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER did not forward all of those proceeds towards the purchase of an insurance policy with Essex Insurance Company.
COUNT 12: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about June 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Algae Energae and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 13: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Blackwell Enterprises and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 14: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by High Mountain Inspection and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 15: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about November 1, 2008, and ending on or about July 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by J & L E Pipeline and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 16: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about March 1, 2009, and ending on or about August 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Wesco Minerals and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 17: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $4,000 but less than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Ferguson Service Systems and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 18: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about October 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $4,000 but less than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Citrus Energy, LLC and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 19: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about July 1, 2009, and ending on or about September 30, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $4,000 but less than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Drexel Diesel Services and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
COUNT 20: THEFT
During a period of time beginning on or about May 1, 2009, and ending on or about December 31, 2009, Defendant SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER without lawful authority, knowingly converted for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another, in an amount more than $4,000 but less than $25,000, entrusted to him or placed in his possession for a limited, authorized term or use in violation of A.R.S. §§13-1802(A)(2), 13-1801, 13-1802(G), 13-1802(H), 13-603, 13-701, 13-702, 13-801, and 13-804.Said conduct occurred when SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used monies entrusted to him, as a licensed insurance agent, by Turner Point Energy and Standard Funding Corporation to be used for the purchase of an insurance policy. SCOTT ARTHUR HELMER used these funds for his own unauthorized purposes.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 21-425, the State Grand Jurors find that the offenses described above were committed in Maricopa County, Arizona.
(A "True Bill")
THOMAS C. HORNE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF ARIZONA
Dated:
BEVERLY RUDNICK Foreperson of the State Grand Jury
Assistant Attorney General
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