Florida Couple Accused of Allegedly Lying About Sinkhole to Homebuyer

On July 16, 2015, a Spring Hill couple was accused of lying about a sinkhole to a homebuyer, according to a news article by ABC news. Glenn Jasen, 64, and Katheryn Jasen, 63, were indicted on a charge of wire fraud, which is a federal felony. If convicted, they each could face a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III.

According to the indictment, the Jasens found a sinkhole on their property and made a claim to Citizens Insurance. Instead of repairing the sinkhole the Jasens deposited the insurance check for an undisclosed amount into a bank account, as stated by the U.S. attorney’s office.

The Jasens then put the home up for sale, and in the real estate disclosures given to the purchaser of the house, they failed to disclose the sinkhole and the claim on the property, according to the indictment.

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