Manhattan Beach woman convicted of insurance fraud sought by feds
U.S. Marshals are searching for Wanda Lee Ann Podgurski, 60, of Manhattan Beach. Photo provided by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office A Manhattan Beach woman convicted of insurance fraud is on the run after failing to appear in San Diego County court Thursday for her verdict, according to prosecutors. Wanda Lee Ann Podgurski, 60, was convicted of 29 felony counts, including insurance fraud, perjury, grand theft from Amtrak Railroad Retirement Board and tax evasion after a two-month jury trial. Charges also included white collar enhancements involving taking more than $500,000. Upon Podgursky’s no-show Thursday, the judge revoked her $500,000 bond and issued a no-bail bench warrant. The U.S. Marshals are now searching for the woman, who faces 33 years in prison. In August of 2006, Podgurski, a former Amtrak employee, claimed that a slip-and-fall in her home left her so severely disabled that she required an in-home caregiver for everyday assistance. Investigations revealed that during the time she was allegedly disabled, Podgurski took vacations including a 16-day tour to China with her boyfriend, as well as trips to the Dominican Republic, New York, Seattle, Boston…
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