fraud Former Defense Contractor Employee and Wife Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Millions in Scheme Involving Supplies to Afghan National Army By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:13:37 EST Keith Johnson, 46, and his wife, Angela Johnson, 44, of Maryville, Tenn., pleaded guilty today to their roles in a $9.7 million procurement fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Brooklyn Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in $77 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:12:47 EST The owner of a Brooklyn medical clinic was sentenced today to serve 15 years in prison for her leading role in a $77 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Justice Department Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline Following Typhoon Haiyan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:58:22 EST The Department of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) remind the public that there is a potential for disaster fraud in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Suspected fraudulent activity pertaining to relief efforts associated with Typhoon Haiyan should be reported to the toll-free NCDF hotline at 866-720-5721. The hotline is staffed by a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the purpose of reporting suspected scams being perpetrated by criminals in the aftermath of disasters. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Former Miami Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:55:25 EST A former Florida-licensed real estate associate and mortgage broker was sentenced to serve 135 months in prison for his role in a $2.4 million mortgage fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Three Investment Advisors Sentenced in California for $1 Billion High-yield Investment Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:34:43 EST Three former investment advisers were sentenced on Nov. 19, 2013 for their roles in attempting to defraud a wealthy investor of $1 billion through a high-yield investment fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Violations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:43:07 EST Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Hebert, 48, pled guilty today to one civil rights violation, five bank fraud violations and one aggravated identity theft violation, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Jocelyn Samuels for the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite Jr. for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Anderson of the FBI New Orleans Field Office and Sheriff Newell Normand from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Durable Medical Equipment Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in $11 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:21:13 EST The former owner of a defunct durable medical equipment (DME) clinic based in Miami pleaded guilty today for his role in an $11 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Owner of Home Health Companies Sentenced for Role in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:14:16 EST The owner and operator of several Miami health care agencies was sentenced today to serve 120 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Trust Care Health Services Inc. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Long Island Fisherman and Fish Dealer Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Falsifying Records By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:22:59 EST The operator of the dragger F/V Norseman and an associated fish dealer were sentenced today in federal court in Central Islip, N.Y. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Health Care Clinic Owners Sentenced for Role in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:27:47 EST Two health care clinic owners were sentenced today in connection with an $8 million health care fraud scheme involving the now-defunct home health care company Flores Home Health Care Inc. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Alabama Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:03:23 EST Clarence Hicks, of Montgomery, Ala., was sentenced to serve 57 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $210,555.62 in restitution for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Mail Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:50:29 EST Michael Edwards pleaded guilty today to one count of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and one count of mail fraud, the Justice Department and IRS announced. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Three Patient Recruiters for Miami Home Health Company Plead Guilty for Roles in $48 Million Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:59:26 EST Three patient recruiters for a Miami health care company pleaded guilty today for their participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Miami Home Health Company Owner and Recruiter Sentenced for Role in $48 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 15:25:21 EST A patient recruiter of a Miami health care company was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison today for his participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Government Files Suit Against Canton, Ohio-based Tab Construction and Its Owner for Allegedly Defrauding the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 10:43:56 EST The government has filed a complaint against Canton, Ohio-based TAB Construction Co. Inc. (TAB) and its owner, William E. Richardson III, for allegedly making false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to obtain certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud California Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Defraud the IRS By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 15:03:15 EST Gary Mach, of Palm Desert, Calif., was sentenced to 16 months in prison, two months of house arrest, and 18 months of probation and ordered to pay $270,725 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Justice Department and IRS announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud 20 Detroit-area Residents Charged in Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown for Approximately $34 Million in False Billing By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 15:49:10 EST Twenty Detroit-area residents have been charged for their roles in physician home visit, home health care, chiropractic and psychotherapy schemes to submit more than $34 million in false billing to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Virginia Man Sentenced for Conducting $270 Million Investment Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 16:11:21 EST The owner of a Virginia-based investment firm was sentenced today to serve 144 months in prison for orchestrating a $270 million stock loan scheme that defrauded his clients of more than $35 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Owner of New York Sportswear Distribution Business Sentenced for Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 17:51:19 EST Harry Neuhoff, a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in prison and three years supervised release for tax evasion, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Former Washington, D.C.-Area Accountant Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:26:55 EST The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that John T. Hoang, of Woodbridge, Va., was sentenced in federal district court in Washington, D.C., for willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns for the 2004 tax year. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Two Patient Recruiters for Miami Home Health Companies Sentenced for Roles in $48 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:40:57 EST Two patient recruiters for Miami health care companies were sentenced today for their participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Therapist Pleads Guilty in Miami for His Role in $63 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:51:18 EST A former licensed mental health counselor at the defunct health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN) pleaded guilty today in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for his role in a $63 million health care fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Two Army National Guard Soldiers Plead Guilty in Connection with Bribery and Fraud Schemes to Defraud the U.s. Army National Guard Bureau By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:46:26 EST Two U.S. Army National Guard soldiers pleaded guilty for their roles in bribery and fraud schemes that caused a total of at least $70,000 in losses to the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Six Indicted in International Investment Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:29:14 EST Six individuals have been indicted for their role in an investment scam perpetrated from the United States and Switzerland Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Former Contractor of a Florida Property Management Company Sentenced to Serve Time in Prison for Wire Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:19:10 EST A former repair contractor of a Florida property management company was sentenced to serve time in prison for his participation in a wire fraud scheme related to housing repairs made under a contract between Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Houston Doctor Indicted for Her Alleged Role in $158 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:13:44 EST A Houston doctor has been arrested on charges related to her alleged participation in a $158 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for mental health treatment Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Convergex Group Subsidiary and Two Employees Plead Guilty to Securities and Wire Fraud Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:56:57 EST A brokerage subsidiary of ConvergEx Group LLC pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud South Florida Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $10.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:12:36 EST A south Florida man has pleaded guilty today for his role in a $10.5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Health Care Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in $7 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:12:03 EST The owner of a Miami home health care company was sentenced to serve 235 months in prison today for her participation in a $7 million health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Anna Nursing Services Corp. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Unlicensed Miami Clinic Nurse Convicted at Trial and Sentenced for Role in $11 Million HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:43:18 EST An unlicensed nurse who fled after being charged in 2008 and was captured this year was sentenced today to serve 108 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Patient Recruiter and Therapy Staffing Company Owner Sentenced for Roles in $7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:29:10 EST A patient recruiter and a therapy staffing company owner were sentenced today to serve 50 months and 46 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a $7 million health care fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Army National Guard Colonel and Sergeant Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Recruiting Assistance Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:05:34 EST A retired colonel and a sergeant in the Army National Guard have been charged in a nine-count indictment in Albuquerque, N.M., for allegedly defrauding the National Guard Bureau. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Eastern California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging and Fraud at Public Real Estate Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:25:21 EST An Eastern California real estate investor pleaded guilty today to conspiring to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Eastern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Medical Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in Multiple Health Care Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $20 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:48:35 EST The owner and operator of a Miami medical clinic pleaded guilty today in connection with multiple health care fraud schemes involving the defunct clinic Merfi Corp. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Medical Clinic Owner and Other Patient Recruiters Plead Guilty in Miami for Roles in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:55:45 EST Several patient recruiters, including a medical clinic owner, pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving Flores Home Health Care Inc., a defunct home health care company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Medical Device Manufacturer Charged With Major Securities Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 17:31:23 EST ArthroCare Corporation, a medical device manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, and that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has agreed to pay a $30 million monetary penalty to resolve charges that senior executives at the company engaged in a securities fraud scheme that resulted in more than $400 million in shareholder losses. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Florida Residents Sentenced for Defrauding and Threatening Spanish-Speaking Consumers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:12:00 EST Two individuals charged with running a telemarketing operation that defrauded Spanish-speaking consumers were sentenced today in Miami federal district court. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Identity Theft By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:30:24 EST Nakia Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of aggravated identity theft for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division, U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Former Miami Real Estate Agents Sentenced for Roles in Multimillion-dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:41:27 EST Two former Miami real estate agents were sentenced today for their roles in a $2.4 million mortgage fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Three Men from Tennessee Charged with Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud and Coercion in the New Orleans Area By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:36:17 EST Three men from Tennessee were arrested today for offenses related to their involvement in sex trafficking adult victims to New Orleans as charged in a five-count indictment dated Dec. 20, 2013, and unsealed today by Chief Judge Sarah S. Vance of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, announced the Justice Department’s and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Jury Convicts Georgia Woman for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:37:20 EST A jury in the Middle District of Georgia convicted Kimberly Michelle Banks on Jan. 14, 2014, of conspiring to file false federal income tax returns in the names of stolen identities, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Two Men Charged in Las Vegas with Biofuels Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:32:55 EST Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Las Vegas for offenses involving the federal renewable fuel program that allegedly netted them more than $37 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Alabama Medical Clerk and Another Indicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Schemes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:05:18 EST Sasha Webb and Charlie Jackson have each been indicted for stolen identity refund fraud crimes, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Check Casher Sentenced to Jail for Involvement in Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:06:27 EST David Haigler of Montgomery County, Ala., was sentenced today to serve 37 months in federal prison for his involvement in a stolen identity tax refund fraud scheme, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division, U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama and the IRS announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Miami Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty for Role in $190 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:55:01 EST A patient recruiter for a fraudulent Miami-area mental health company, American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), pleaded guilty today for her participation in a $190 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Florida Man Convicted of Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:39:55 EST The Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that on Jan. 21, 2014, a federal jury in Palm Beach, Fla., convicted Paul F. Wrubleski, a resident of Weston, Fla., of one count of corruptly impeding the due administration of the internal revenue laws and four counts of filing false claims for tax refunds. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Owner of Houston Medical Equipment Companies Indicted for $3.4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:08:28 EST Huey P. Williams Jr., the owner and operator of two durable medical equipment (DME) companies, was arrested yesterday for his alleged role in a $3.4 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Home Health Agency Owner Sentenced for Role in $11 Million Detroit Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:28:47 EST A home health agency owner who participated in a Medicare fraud scheme that totaled almost $11 million was sentenced in Detroit today to serve 120 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty for Role in $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:06:33 EST A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty for her involvement in a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
fraud Medicare Fraud Strike Force Set Record Numbers for Health Care Fraud Prosecutions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:01:53 EST The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in Fiscal Year 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains strong as the strike force enters its eighth year of fighting fraud against the government’s health care programs. Full Article OPA Press Releases