Boston man pleads guilty to life insurance scam; impersonates dead brother in bid to collect millions

February 14, 2020 by Travis Andersen

A 33-year-old Boston man on Wednesday admitted to impersonating his deceased brother in a brazen life insurance scam and now faces up to 20 years behind bars, federal prosecutors said.

Kellerman Jason Zheng pleaded guilty in US District Court in Boston to mail and wire fraud, and his sentencing is slated for June 18, according to US Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s office.

The office laid out the details of the crime in a statement.

Originally Posted at Boston Globe on February 12, 2020 by Travis Andersen.