Sedgwick county man sentenced for insurance fraud

Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced a Sedgwick county man has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for insurance fraud. 

Shawn Gales, age 37, pleaded guilty on December 18, 2025, in Sedgwick County District Court to one count of Fraudulent Insurance Act, a level 8 Nonperson Felony and one count of Interference with Law Enforcement. Gales attempted to fraudulently report his dirt bike as stolen to his insurance company for a payout on the bike’s loan. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months probation for insurance fraud. Gales was ordered to pay $2,273.93 to Progressive Insurance and $1,757.50 to Golden Plains Credit Union in restitution.

“Insurance fraud costs all Kansans in the form of increased premiums every year,” Schmidt said. “The Department will continue pursuing penalties against anyone committing insurance fraud in Kansas.” 

The Kansas Department of Insurance investigated this case which was prosecuted by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. 

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