Rebecca Paulina Riley, 38, alleged that her Mitsubishi Challenger, which was insured with RACQ for $11,000, was stolen from outside her home in 2013.

The vehicle was subsequently recovered burnt out and Riley was unable to provide police with a spare key for the vehicle.

RACQ investigated Riley’s claim and appointed a forensic locksmith to examine the fire damaged vehicle. The results of the forensic examination were damming, and a subsequent check of Riley’s finances revealed she had debts and had unsuccessfully applied for a loan in the lead up to the incident.

Riley was successfully prosecuted for fraud and sentenced to 12 months in prison, wholly suspended for three years.

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