Jun 6, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
On May 31, the Department of Justice announced a federal jury convicted Hieu “Tom” Truong, a pharmacist in Houston, Texas, for unlawfully distributing controlled substances. According to court documents, Truong was the pharmacist-in-charge of S&S Pharmacy in...
Jun 2, 2022 | False Claims Act, Health Care Fraud
The DOJ previously filed a complaint against former True Health Diagnostics LLC (“THD”) CEO, former Boston Heart Diagnostics Corporation (“BHD”) CEO, and former Little River Healthcare (“LRH”) CEO under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) for alleged violations of the...
May 19, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
The DOJ announced that a federal jury convicted Jesmina Ramirez of one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of money laundering for her role in a health care fraud scheme. It was proven at trial that, for nearly two years, Ramirez laundered...
May 19, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Justice announced the conviction of owners and operators of four orthotic brace suppliers in Texas and Arkansas for a $6.5 million kickback scheme. Bruce and Bobbi Stroud, husband and wife and residents of Prosper, Texas, along...
May 10, 2022 | Health Care Fraud, White Collar Crime
On May 4, 2022, United States Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. announced the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2022 Opioid Enforcement Action, highlighting the department’s efforts. While enforcement actions related to COVID-19 and HIPAA breaches have...
May 3, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
On April 28, the Department of Justice announced that Robert Sabet, a New York pharmacy owner, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and engaging in unlawful financial transactions. In total, Sabet is alleged to have amassed $6.8 million from...
