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Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Announces Seven Additional Arrests Following Scheme to Defraud the State

9/28/2026

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced seven additional arrests following a $1.7 million scheme to defraud the state. Briana McCarthy, a former state employee who was arrested in February by the Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigations Division (CID), processed fraudulent claims for numerous family members and acquaintances, totaling $1.7 million. More than 30 arrests have now been made in this case, including 14 former state employees.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Defrauding the state and abusing taxpayer dollars is dead on arrival in Florida. As my investigators continue to pull the threads on this scheme, there is no safe haven for these criminals and every person involved will be brought to justice. We have already made arrests of more than 30
individuals in this case and we will not stop until justice is served.”

Tyler Frison has been charged with organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, and cashing an item with intent to defraud. If convicted, he could face a maximum of 15 years in prison.

D’Andrea Campbell-Frison has been charged with organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. If convicted, she could face a maximum of 10 years in prison.  

Deidra Campbell has been charged with grand theft and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.  If convicted, she could face a maximum of 10 years in prison. 

Khadijah Campbell has been charged with grand theft and cashing an item with intent to defraud. If convicted, he could face a maximum of 10 years in prison. 

Mona Wood has been charged with grand theft and cashing an item with intent to defraud. If convicted, she could face a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Jennifer Young has been charged with organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, and cashing an item with intent to defraud. If convicted, she could face a maximum of 15 years in prison.

Each of the individuals was arrested and booked into the Leon County Jail on August 19, 2026. 

Jacoby Wood has been charged with grand theft, cashing an item with intent to defraud, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. If convicted, he could face a maximum of 15 years in prison. Wood was arrested and booked into the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on August 21, 2026.   

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About the CFO
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.

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