MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A contractor inspecting hail damage after a storm in 2022 was accused of intentionally damaging homes to increase the insurance payouts.

What we know:

Jasir Munir Zaabri pled guilty last week to one third-degree count of damage to property, which is a gross misdemeanor.

His conviction will be downgraded to a misdemeanor if he completes community service and complies with all court orders.

Several felony counts of insurance fraud were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

Prosecutors said he intentionally damaged roofs and gutters with his cell phone while inspecting at least six homes in Hennepin County after a hail storm in 2022.

It was part of a scheme to "fraudulently generate or increase payouts of up to $86,000 for "storm damage repairs," according

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