Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has announced charges against a Bucks County family and two others, stemming from what Kane calls a "massive" insurance fraud scheme.
The charges come on the heels of a grand jury report.
Officials said the investigation began in October 2013 after a fire at a home in New Hope, Bucks County. The home was owned by Claire Risoldi, who referred to the residence as "Clairemont."
Risoldi lived in the home with her husband, Thomas French, her son, Carl and her daughter-in-law, Sheila.
Officials said it was the third fire to happen at Clairemont in the past five years. Following each of the fires, officials said the Risoldis filed claims with their insurance carrier, which paid out $20 million.
The report also said the Risoldis are seeking $20 million more in insurance claims, including $10 million for jewelry that the grand jury found Claire Risoldi falsely accused the firefighters who fought the flames of stealing.
State officials seized $7 million in assets from the suspects, including $3 million in bank accounts, $1.2 million in jewelry, six Ferraris, two Rolls Royces, one Cobra and four other vehicles worth $2.8.
Two alleged co-conspirators, Mark Goldman, a private investigator and Richard Holston, a fabric vendor were also charged.
All of the suspects were arrested and released on bail.
Below is a list of the defendants and the charges they are facing.
Claire A. Risoldi, 67, 4940 Danielle Drive, Doylestown, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, attempted theft by deception, receiving stolen property, conspiracy to commit theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility, false reports to law enforcement and insurance fraud; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and theft by deception; and three counts of forgery.
Carl A. Risoldi, 43, 4871 Danielle Drive, Doylestown, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, conspiracy to commit theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility and false reports to law enforcement; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and insurance fraud; and three counts of forgery.
Carla V. Risoldi, 48, 5947 Shetland Drive, Doylestown, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, conspiracy to commit theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility and false reports to law enforcement; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and insurance fraud; and three counts of forgery.
Sheila M. Risoldi, 43, 4871 Danielle Drive, Doylestown, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility and false reports to law enforcement; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, insurance fraud and attempted theft by deception; and three counts of forgery.
Thomas J. French, 64, 4940 Danielle Drive, Doylestown, Bucks County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, conspiracy to commit theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility, false reports to law enforcement and insurance fraud; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and insurance fraud; and three counts of forgery.
Mark Goldman, 54, 110 Chase Road, Wayne, Chester County, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, conspiracy to commit theft by deception, intimidation of witnesses or victims, obstructing the administration of law, tampering with public records, criminal use of a communication facility and false reports to law enforcement; two counts each of: dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and insurance fraud; and three counts of forgery.
Richard Holston, 51, 46 Algonquin Trail, Medford, New Jersey, is charged with one count each of: corrupt organizations, insurance fraud, obstructing the administration of law, theft by deception and perjury.
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