Dec. 16, 2020

Two Individuals Admit Role In Multimillion-Dollar Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme

Two individuals today admitted their roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme that defrauded health benefits programs through the submission of medically unnecessary prescriptions for compounded medications, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Dec. 15, 2020

Middle Georgia PT Provider Agrees To Pay $5ook+ To Resolve Fraud Claims

MACON, Ga. -A civil settlement has been reached with former Warner Robins-based physical therapy provider McLeod-Hughes and Associates, LLC, and its owner Barry McLeod-Hughes, to resolve allegations of fraud, said Peter D. Leary, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.

Dec. 11, 2020

3 Defendants, 16 Defendant Pharmacies Admit Executing Health Care Fraud Schemes That Targeted Veterans

PITTSBURGH - Residents of Los Angeles, California, and Henderson, Nevada, pleaded guilty this week in federal court to charges of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statutes, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Additionally, 16 corporate entities (pharmacies) pied guilty to charges of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and/or conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statutes.

Dec. 11, 2020

Defense contractors charged and sentenced for Turkey-based defense contracting fraud scheme

ATLANTA- Multiple defense contractors have been charged and/or sentenced for participating in a multimillion-dollar defense contracting fraud scheme based out of Turkey

Dec. 10, 2020

Eastern District of Texas Announces Partnership with the Antitrust Division to Protect Competition in Marketplace

Today the Eastern District of Texas and the Antitrust Division announced charges against a former healthcare staffing company for conspiring to fix prices to the detriment of the American labor market. Additionally, the Eastern District of Texas has recently joined the Antitrust Division in the Department of Justice Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF). Together, the Eastern District of Texas and the Antitrust Division will continue to pursue enforcement actions to promote competition and protect the marketplace.

Dec. 9, 2020

Former Sales Representative Admits Role in Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme

A former sales representative today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud a New Jersey state health benefits program, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Thomas Bowers, 46, of Little Falls, New Jersey, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

Dec. 7, 2020

Fraudsters Who Stole Protected Health Information to Fund Spending Spree Plead Guilty

SHERMAN, Texas - Two individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obtain information from a protected computer in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today. Demetrius Cervantes, 46, of McKinney, Texas, and Amanda Lowry, 40, of Sherman, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obtain information from a protected computer on Dec. 3, 2020, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak. Their co-conspirator, Lydia Henslee, 29, of Denison, Texas, faces additional charges.

Dec. 4, 2020

Defense Contractor and Employees Plead Guilty to Fraud Scheme

A Hampton-based business owner and four employees have all pleaded guilty to engaging in an extensive procurement fraud scheme involving millions of dollars in government contracts targeting the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies. According to court documents, from 2011 to 2018, Iris Kim, Inc., (aka I-Tek) owner Beyung S. Kim, 61, of Newport News, and employees Seung Kim, 30, of Newport News, Dongjin Park, 53, of Yorktown, Chang You, 61, of Yorktown, Pyongkon Pak, 53, of Toano, and Li-Ling Tu, 57, of China, engaged in a conspiracy and scheme related to certain government contracts for which I-Tek acted as a supplier of goods, including items for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Guards of various states, among other agencies.

Dec. 4, 2020

Durable Medical Equipment Manufacturer and Orthotics Provider Agree to Pay $1.59 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

National durable medical equipment manufacturer Joint Active Systems, Inc. (JAS) has agreed to pay $1 .5 million, and orthotics and prosthetics clinic chain New England Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLP (NE OPS) has agreed to pay $90,000, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by improperly charging the government for custom fabricated orthotics. NE OPS, which has locations throughout New England and New York, filed for bankruptcy in 2017, and is now under new ownership.

Dec. 3, 2020

Workrite Companies to Pay $7.1 Million to Settle Alleged Furniture Overcharges

Ergonomic office furniture maker Workrite Ergonomics LLC, a Delaware company, and its parent, Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co. (collectively, Workrite), have agreed to pay $7.1 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the federal government for office furniture under General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, the Department of Justice announced today.