Politics

Patient Recruiter Sentenced in Detroit for Role in $14.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

A patient recruiter who participated in a Medicare fraud scheme that totaled almost $14.5 million was sentenced in Detroit to serve 86 months in prison.

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North Carolina Seafood Distributor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Jeffrey Wayne Scott, 48, of Wilmington, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to tax evasion in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Scott was indicted on Nov. 25, 2013, for five counts of personal...

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Former Mayor of Martin Convicted of Violating Civil Rights and Buying Votes

The former mayor of Martin, Kentucky has been convicted of intentionally violating voters’ civil rights during her reelection campaign in 2012.

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Two Individuals Charged as Part of Securities Kickback Scheme

Two California men were charged for their involvement in a microcap stock kickback scheme.

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Physical Therapist Facing Additional Health Care Fraud and Tax Fraud Charges

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIELLE FAUX, 46, of Weston, has been charged in a 54-count superseding indictment with federal health care fraud and income tax fraud offenses. The superseding...

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Former Qualcomm Directors Indicted for Insider Trading

Two former Qualcomm sales directors have been charged with four counts of insider trading in an indictment unsealed.

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Dallas-Based Physician and Home Health Agency Director of Nursing Convicted in $3 Million Medicare Fraud Conspiracy

A federal jury in the Northern District of Texas convicted a physician and a home health agency manager for their participation in a $3 million Medicare fraud conspiracy.

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Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 90 Individuals for Approximately $260 Million in False Billing

Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that a nationwide takedown by Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in six cities has resulted in charges against 90 individuals,...

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