• Press Release

  Physician Sentenced to Prison for Extensive 'Pill Mill' Scheme

  December 1, 2020

  Dr. Felicia Lyn Donald was sentenced to seven years in prison for leading and organizing an extensive and illegal prescription distribution conspiracy.

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  Owner and Employees of Chicago-Area Child Care Centers Charged with Defrauding Illinois Low-Income Daycare Program Out of $6.1 Million

  November 25, 2020

  Aleesha McDowell, the owner of Chicago-area child care centers, and several of her employees schemed to pocket more than $6.1 million from a State of Illinois program.

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  Home Health Agency and Former Owners to Pay $5.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

  November 24, 2020

  Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. and its former executives have agreed to pay $5.15 million to resolve False Claim Act allegations.

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  Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Admits Guilt in Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies

  November 24, 2020

  Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma L.P. admitted its guilt in conspiracies to defraud the United States and violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.

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  Former Most Wanted Fugitive Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud

  November 23, 2020

  Etienne Allonce, the former co-owner of Medical Solutions Management, Inc., has been sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment for health care fraud.

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  Tampa Bay Area Medical Biller Indicted on Health Care Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Charges

  November 20, 2020

  Joshua Maywalt faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for each of his four health care fraud counts, and up to 2 years’ imprisonment for his aggravated identity theft count.

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  Antigravity Effects, Results Laboratories, Their Owner, and Employee to Pay $500,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

  November 20, 2020

  Antigravity Effects, LLC, Results Laboratories LLC, their owner, Mathias Berry, and employee Kate Ross, have agreed to resolve False Claims Act allegations.

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  Former Cleveland VA Medical Center Supervisor Charged with Theft of Government Property and Fraud

  November 20, 2020

  William H. Precht of Kent was charged with theft of government property, conspiracy to commit wire and honest services fraud, wire fraud, and false statements.

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  Texas Physician Sentenced for Multi-Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

  November 18, 2020

  Yolanda Hamilton, M.D., a Texas physician, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her role in a multi-million Medicare fraud scheme.

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  Grand Jury Returns Indictments

  November 18, 2020

  A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned multiple indictments.

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  Gulf Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force Expanded to Include Eastern District of Texas

  November 17, 2020

  U.S. Attorney Stephen Cox announced the expansion of the Criminal Division, Fraud Section’s existing Gulf Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force.

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  Owner of Durable Medical Equipment Companies Admits Role in $16 Million Dollar Kickback Scheme

  November 13, 2020

  Albert Davydov of Rego Park admitted his role in a conspiracy to pay kickbacks in exchange for durable medical equipment

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  Nine Charged in Scheme to Defraud Medicaid

  November 12, 2020

  Nine individuals, all affiliated with the nonprofit Eye For Change Youth & Family Services, Inc., were charged for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid.

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  Federal Authorities Arrest Nine Defendants Charged in Relation to Scheme That Laundered Over $30 Million in Fraud Proceeds

  November 12, 2020

  Federal authorities arrested nine defendants allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering scheme that moved tens of millions of dollars derived from tax fraud and health care fraud schemes.

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  Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with Swindling Hospitals in Connection with Attempted Purchase of $2.6 Million in PPE

  November 10, 2020

  Dennis W. Haggerty, Jr., has been charged with fraud for allegedly swindling more than $2.6 million from hospitals who paid for scarce personal protective equipment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Doctor’s Employee Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme

  November 10, 2020

  Kimberly Schmidt admitted to participating in a conspiracy to receive bribes and kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests.

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  Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women

  November 9, 2020

  Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was convicted of billing private and governmental insurers for surgeries and procedures that were not medically necessary for his patients.

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  Medical Doctor Settles Civil Fraud Allegations in Adult Homes Investigation

  November 9, 2020

  Dr. Dominick Piacente has agreed to pay the U.S. $150,000 to resolve civil allegations that he paid kickbacks and caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare.

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  South Jersey Doctor Charged in Health Care Fraud Billing Scheme

  November 9, 2020

  Morris Antebi, a doctor from Long Branch, has been charged in connection with his role in a longstanding billing fraud scheme.

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  Podiatrist Indicted for Health Care Fraud

  November 5, 2020

  A federal grand jury in Knoxville returned a forty-count indictment against Andrew Lynn, D.P.M., charging him with health care fraud.

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  Texas Man Sentenced to Prison for Scheme to Fraudulently Bill Government Medical Insurance Programs

  November 5, 2020

  Patrick Siado has been sentenced to prison for organizing a scheme that paid workers to solicit elderly and low-income residents for information used to fraudulently bill government medical programs.

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  Minnetonka Personal Injury Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

  November 5, 2020

  William Kyle Sutor III, a Minnetonka personal injury attorney, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for health care fraud.

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  Federal Agents Arrest El Paso Man Indicted for Health Care Insurance Scheme

  November 5, 2020

  Daniel Steadley of El Paso has been arrested for knowingly selling fraudulent health care insurance to customers and pocketing their monthly premiums.

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  San Fernando Valley Medical Supply Company That Defrauded Federal Health Care Programs Pays U.S. $565,873 to Resolve Civil Claims

  November 4, 2020

  A Canoga Park-based company that sells home medical equipment has paid $565,873 to resolve false claims allegations.

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  Inglewood Women Plead Guilty to Running Half-Million-Dollar Scheme That Improperly Billed Medi-Cal for Substance Abuse Counseling

  November 3, 2020

  Mesbel Mohamoud and her mother-in-law, Erlinda Abella, pleaded guilty to a health care fraud charge for fraudulently submitting more than $500,000 in claims.

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  Northern District of Texas Round-Up: October 23-29

  October 30, 2020

  Joshua Daniel Zivili was sentenced for robbing eight retail or restaurants establishments and Trivikram Reddy pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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  CEO, CFO, President, and Owner of Sober Homes Network 'Serenity Ranch Recovery' Sentenced Following Conviction at Trial

  October 30, 2020

  Sebastian Ahmed of Del Ray Beach received 210 months’ imprisonment following his conviction of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.

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  West Michigan Urogynecologist Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud and Adulteration of Medical Devices

  October 29, 2020

  Roger D. Beyer, M.D. was sentenced to 57 months of incarceration for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.

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  Colombian National Pleads Guilty to $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

  October 29, 2020

  Juan Camilo Perez Buitrago pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of payment of kickbacks in connection with a federal health care program.

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  Colombian National Pleads Guilty to $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

  October 29, 2020

  Juan Camilo Perez Buitrago pleaded guilty in connection with submitting more than $109 million in false and fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment.

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  Doctor Admits Role in Illegal Kickback Scheme

  October 29, 2020

  Mark A. Filippone admitted participating in a conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statute and faces a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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  Nicholasville Compounding Pharmacy and Its Owner Plead Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Prescription Drugs

  October 29, 2020

  A compounding pharmacy based in Nicholasville and its owner, Jeremy Delk, admitted in federal court to unlawful distribution of compounded prescription drugs.

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  Gainesville Entrepreneur Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Making False Statements and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

  October 28, 2020

  Anthony Hernandez was sentenced after having pled guilty to making false statements relating to health care matters and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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  Former Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

  October 28, 2020

  Jennifer Caloia, a licensed pharmacist who owned and operated a pharmacy in Morrisville, New York, pled guilty in federal court to one felony count of health care fraud.

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  Pharmacist Sentenced for Presenting Forged Prescriptions for Opioid and Anti-Malaria Prescription Drugs

  October 27, 2020

  Tamara Jo Nyachira was sentenced to three years’ probation after pleading guilty to obtaining narcotic opioid prescription drugs with forged prescriptions.

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  New York City Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Two and One Half Years in Prison for Committing Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud

  October 23, 2020

  Sajid Javed of New York City received 30 months in prison for using his pharmacies to submit more than $7.1 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid.

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  North Carolina Man is Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Steal Millions From Medicaid

  October 22, 2020

  Jerry Lewis Taylor was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to steal millions from Medicaid and committing tax evasion.

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  Arlington Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

  October 21, 2020

  Onkur Lal of Arlington pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud that resulted in losses of over $3.5 million.

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  Medical Assistant Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme

  October 20, 2020

  Shanelyn Kennedy, a Pennsylvania medical assistant, admitted participating in a conspiracy to receive bribes and kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests.

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  Federal Grand Jury in San Antonio Indicts Two in Health Care Fraud Scheme

  October 16, 2020

  An eleven-count indictment charges former KHH employee Amber Price and Christopher Cruz, owner of a medical marketing business, with one count of conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback law.

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  Avon Man Allegedly Involved in Wide-Ranging Health Care Fraud Schemes Arrested

  October 15, 2020

  Cortney Dunlap was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters.

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  Local Pain Doctor Going to Prison for 70 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud

  October 15, 2020

  Dr. Eugene Gosy was sentenced to serve 70 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and healthcare fraud.

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  Fort Wayne, Indiana, Woman Ordered to Pay $646,690.32 in Restitution

  October 14, 2020

  Susanne Gawel was sentenced to 48 months in prison and ordered to pay over $645,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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  Medical Device Maker to Pay $18 Million to Settle Allegations of Improper Payments to Physicians

  October 14, 2020

  A medical device maker has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve allegations that the company caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.

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  Four Chicago Women Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Child Care Subsidy Program of More Than $1 Million

  October 13, 2020

  A grand jury has returned indictments that charge four Chicago women with allegedly defrauding a government child care subsidy program.

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  Houston-Area Physician and Anesthesiologist Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Role in Health Care Benefit Scheme

  October 9, 2020

  Rezik Saqer, a Houston-area physician and anesthesiologist, was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in fraudulently billing health care programs.

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  Medicare Fraud Result in Charges Against Raleigh and Greensboro Men

  October 8, 2020

  Furman Alexander Ford and Jimmy Guess were charged with conspiring to defraud the Medicare Program by submitting false claims for services that were never provided.

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  Raleigh County Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice

  October 7, 2020

  Julie M. Wheeler of Raleigh County entered a guilty plea to the federal felony offense of conspiracy to obstruct justice.

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  More Than 40 Facing Federal Charges for Bilking Federal Health Care Programs Out of Millions Across South Carolina and Georgia in Operation Rubber Stamp

  October 7, 2020

  Officials announced that more than 40 people are facing federal charges for their roles in expansive health care fraud schemes across South Carolina and Georgia.

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  Operation Rubber Stamp: Major Health Care Fraud Investigation Results in Significant New Charges

  October 7, 2020

  The third in a nationwide series of telemedicine fraud prosecutions includes cases in the Southern District of Georgia identifying more than $1.5 billion in fraudulent billings to the government.

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  Two Former New Jersey Public Education Employees Sentenced in Connection with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs

  October 6, 2020

  Richard McAllister and James Wildman, two former New Jersey state public education system employees, were sentenced to prison terms for defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs.

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  Physical Therapist Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Participating in $30 Million Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Medicaid

  October 6, 2020

  Hatem Behiry has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his participation in a $30 million scheme to defraud Medicare and the New York State Medicaid Program.

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  Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

  October 2, 2020

  Three individuals have been charged in connection with a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud scheme, bringing the total number of defendants to six.

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  Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

  October 2, 2020

  Stefanie Hirsch, Nathan LaParl, and Talia Alexandre were charged in connection with a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme, bringing the total number of defendants to six.

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  San Diego Laboratory Phamatech Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle Fraudulent Medicare Billing Case

  October 2, 2020

  San Diego-based Phamatech, Inc. and its CEO and founder, Tuan Pham, have agreed to pay $3,043,484 to resolve false claims allegations.

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  Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Committing Health Care Fraud

  October 1, 2020

  Janet Olatimbo Akindipe pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of more than a quarter million dollars.

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  Hudson County Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Role in Car Accident/Insurance Fraud Scheme

  October 1, 2020

  Luis G. Aguirre was sentenced for his role in an automobile accident scheme in which health care practitioners fabricated or exaggerated victims’ injuries to support fraudulent insurance claims.

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  Pharmacy Owner and Pharmacist Charged in a Scheme to Bill Insurance for Medications Not Dispensed

  October 1, 2020

  Wansa Nabih Makki, her husband Hossam Tanana, and her brother Mahmoud Makki were charged with multiple health care fraud and money laundering offenses.

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  Northern District of Alabama Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud Cases as Part of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort

  September 30, 2020

  Seven individuals have been charged in the Northern District of Alabama with a $41 million health care fraud, drug distribution, and kickback conspiracy.

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  District of New Jersey Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud Cases as Part of Nationwide Federal Law Enforcement Effort

  September 30, 2020

  Six individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their roles in a massive nationwide prescription medication and durable medical equipment telemedicine scheme.

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  Two Doctors, Two Licensed Physical Therapists, a Pharmacist, and Four Pharmacy Owners and Operators Among Those Charged in Brooklyn as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown

  September 30, 2020

  Fifteen individuals have been charged for their participation in schemes that fraudulently billed the Medicare and Medicaid programs for more than $15 million.

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  National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Largest Enforcement Action in Department of Justice History

  September 30, 2020

  Officials announced a historic nationwide enforcement action involving 345 charged defendants across 51 federal districts, all for drug crimes.

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  National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More Than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses

  September 30, 2020

  Officials announced a nationwide enforcement action involving 345 charged defendants across 51 federal districts, including doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

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  Three Men Plead Guilty to Health Care Kickback Conspiracies

  September 30, 2020

  An attorney, pharmacist, and sales representative have each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pay or receive health care kickbacks.

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  National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More Than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses; San Diego Defendants Charged

  September 30, 2020

  Defendants in San Diego have been charged in several cases who collectively attempted to defraud Medicare of nearly $1 billion and Tricare of more than $70 million.

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  Laredo Eye Doctor Pays Over $3M to Resolve Fraud Claims

  September 29, 2020

  Dr. David Mora, a South Texas doctor, has agreed to pay $3,234,900.50 to resolve allegations he fraudulently submitted claims to the Medicare program.

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  Two Defendants Agree to Plead Guilty to Multi-Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

  September 29, 2020

  Jessica Jones of Colorado and Elizabeth Putulin of Florida have agreed to plead guilty in connection with a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.

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  Doctor Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Telemedicine Investigation

  September 25, 2020

  Dr. Lorraine De Blanche pled guilty to obstructing a federal health care investigation by willfully misleading DCIS and VA-OIG special agents about her telemedicine consultations.

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  Chula Vista Couple Charged with Defrauding Pregnant Women and a California Medi-Cal Program

  September 25, 2020

  Melissa Alvarez Torres and Jose Luis Olmos Hernandez made their initial appearances in court on charges that they conspired to defraud pregnant women.

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  Illegal Alien Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Role in $4.7 Million Mail, Wire, and Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

  September 25, 2020

  Misael Reyes-Tajimaroa of Michoacan, Mexico, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for health care fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering crimes.

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  Louisiana Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud

  September 24, 2020

  Joseph L. Wiley, II, was sentenced to 36 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

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  Blacksburg Doctor to Serve 90 Months in Prison on Health Care Fraud, Distribution of Controlled Substances, Obstruction of Justice Charges

  September 24, 2020

  Frank Purpera, Jr., the former owner of the Virginia Vein Institute, received 90 months in prison for illegally distributing controlled substances, and other crimes.

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  Grand Jury Indicts Chesterfield Psychiatrist and Business Partner in Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

  September 24, 2020

  Dr. Franco Sicuro and Carlos Himpler were indicted on multiple charges of conspiracy and health care fraud charges, for receiving over $15 million for clinical laboratory tests they did not perform.

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  Former Co-Owner of New Jersey Marketing Company Admits Role in $8.8 Million Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme

  September 23, 2020

  Lisa Curty, the former co-owner of a New Jersey marketing company, admitted her role in a scheme to defraud public and private health benefits programs.

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  Gilead Agrees to Pay $97 Million to Resolve Allegations That it Paid Kickbacks Through a Co-Pay Foundation

  September 23, 2020

  Pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. has agreed to pay $97 million to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act.

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  Boca Raton Doctor Pleads Guilty to $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

  September 18, 2020

  Dr. Richard Davidson of Boca Raton has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

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  Grand Jury Indicts St. Louis County Woman Who Made False Claims to Medicaid

  September 18, 2020

  Yvonne Woods of St. Louis County has been indicted on three counts of making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims to Medicaid.

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  Tennessee Doctors Sentenced in $65 Million TRICARE Fraud

  September 18, 2020

  Two doctors, Susan Vergot and Carl Lindblad, were sentenced for participating in a health care fraud scheme that bilked TRICARE out of tens of millions of dollars.

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  Grand Jury Indicts Two Jefferson County Chiropractors and Eight Others for Fraud Scheme

  September 18, 2020

  Multiple individuals were charged with conspiring to fraudulently obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and other related crimes.

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  Three Executives of Louisiana Compounding Pharmacy Charged with Defrauding State Health Benefits Programs and Identity Theft

  September 17, 2020

  Three former executives of a Louisiana compounding pharmacy are charged in a 24-count indictment with using the pharmacy to defraud health benefits programs.

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  Sarasota Pain Doctor and Former Insys Sales Representative Charged in Health Care Fraud Kickback Conspiracy

  September 16, 2020

  Steven Chun and Daniel Tondre were charged with conspiring to pay and receiving kickbacks in connection with prescribing a fentanyl spray.

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  Two California Men Admit Roles in Multi-State Recovery Home Patient Brokering Scheme

  September 15, 2020

  Kevin M. Dickau and Dr. Akikur Mohammad of California admitted to participating in a conspiracy to broker patients as part of a multi-state patient scheme.

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  Ex-Doctor's Girlfriend Sentenced in Scheme to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone and Defraud Medicare and Medicaid

  September 14, 2020

  Marcia Ramsier Arthurs, formerly of Novato, California, received 63 months’ imprisonment on her conviction for conspiracy to illegally distribute oxycodone.

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  Virginia Mental Health Agency Agrees to Pay $263,280 to Settle Civil False Claims Act Lawsuit

  September 10, 2020

  Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center, a provider of mental health services and behavioral therapy to children and adolescents, has agreed to pay $263,280 to settle a federal False Claims Act case.

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  Sacramento Woman Pleads Guilty to Medicare Kickback Scheme

  September 10, 2020

  Anita Vijay pleaded guilty to conspiring to pay and receive illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare beneficiary referrals.

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  Physician and Sales Representative Charged in $2.5 Million Health Care Fraud and with Unlawful Disclosure of Patient Information

  September 10, 2020

  Frank Alario, M.D., and Keith Ritson, a pharmaceutical sales representative, have been charged with defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs.

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  West Virginia Hospital Agrees to Pay $50 Million to Settle Allegations Concerning Improper Compensation to Referring Physicians

  September 9, 2020

  Wheeling Hospital Inc. has agreed to pay the United States a total of $50,000,000 to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act.

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  Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

  September 9, 2020

  Charlotte Besumbu Etongwe of Beltsville pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of more than a quarter million dollars.

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  Fultondale Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Drug Distribution and Heath Care Fraud and Demopolis Pharmacist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

  September 8, 2020

  Paul Roberts, M.D. of Fultondale received six years in prison for prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose.

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  Madison County Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

  September 8, 2020

  Jami L. Mayhew of Glen Carbon, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a single-count felony information charging her with health care fraud.

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  Two Maryland Men Admit Roles in Multi-State Patient Brokering and Bribery Scheme

  September 8, 2020

  Seth Logan Welsh and John C. Devlin of Maryland admitted to participating in a conspiracy to defraud health insurance companies.

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  Owner of Fraudulent Telemarketing Company Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison

  September 4, 2020

  Samuel Friedman, owner of a fraudulent telemarketing company, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for health care fraud.

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  Springfield Woman Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud and Tax Evasion

  September 4, 2020

  Saffron Gustafson of Springfield has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding six health insurance plans of approximately $1.3 million.

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  Medical Assistant Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme

  September 3, 2020

  Amber Harris of Lake Ariel, a medical assistant, admitted participating in a conspiracy to receive bribes and kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests.

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  Urgent Care Provider Convicted of Health Care Fraud and Ordered to Pay $12.5 Million

  September 3, 2020

  UCXtra Umbrella, LLC, has been ordered to pay $12,500,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to health care fraud.

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  Three Former Caregivers Sentenced on Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges Related to Death of Disabled Resident

  September 2, 2020

  Three former caregivers in Fulton, Missouri, have been sentenced for their roles in the death of a disabled resident at Second Chance Homes.

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  Founder and CEO of Fresno Substance Abuse Treatment Center Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Health Insurance Carriers

  August 27, 2020

  Orlando Gillam of Fresno pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with false claims he submitted to public and private health insurers.

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  Florida Man Sentenced to 105 Months in Prison for Role in $16 Million Miami Health Care Fraud and Wire Fraud Scheme

  August 26, 2020

  Roberto Murillo of North Port, Florida, has been sentenced to 105 months in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud and wire fraud scheme.

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  Monterey Park Man Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Prison for Role in $62 Million Compounded Medication Scam That Targeted TRICARE

  August 26, 2020

  James Chen of Monterey Park was sentenced to 34 months in prison for fraudulently submitting more than $62 million in claims to the military’s TRICARE program.

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  Two Individuals Charged in 23-Count Indictment Alleging Prescription Drug Kickbacks, Health Care Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft

  August 26, 2020

  A federal grand jury returned a 23 count indictment against David Guerrero and Alexander Shister for prescription drug kickbacks, health care fraud, and related charges.

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